Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, is a Nigerian artist, politician, and businessman. He is known for being one of the most influential and wealthy acts in the entertainment industry.
In this article, we will look at Banky W’s net worth, biography, and other things you need to know about him.
Banky W Wiki
Full Name Olubankole Wellington
Date of Birth March 27, 1981
Age 31
Marital Status Married
Spouse Adesua Etomi-Wellington
Occupation Musician, Actor, and Politician
Net Worth $10 Million
Banky W Biography
Banky W was born on March 27, 1981, in New York, United States. Although he was born in the United States, his parents are Nigerian, making him a Nigerian citizen too.
Banky W began his early childhood in the United States before returning to Nigeria with his family in 1986. Banky W completed his primary studies in Nigeria in Lagos State.
After completing secondary school, he returned to the U.S. to complete his graduate studies at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, on a scholarship program.
Banky W completed his studies in the United States, then returned to Nigeria to continue his started musical career.
Banky W Career
Banky W started singing from an early age. He was a member of his church choir while he was in primary school. Banky W officially started his musical career at the university. At that time, he also founded his label, Empire Mates Entertainment.
Upon his return to Nigeria, Banky W began releasing songs consecutively, and top artists such as Wizkid, Skales, Sheydee were also signed to E.M.E.
Banky W released his debut studio album in 2006, titled “Back in the Building,” and has since been doing well in the music industry.
Banky W’s political career began in November 2018, when he announced that he was contesting for the post of House of Representative for the Lagos Eti-Osa constituency under the Modern Democratic Party. Banky W however, lost to Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressives Congress.
Banky W Family Life
Banky W is married to Adesua Etomi, who is also a popular and award-winning actress in the Nigerian movie industry. The couple married on November 19, 2017.
Banky W Net worth
As of 2020, Banky W net worth is estimated at $10 million, which he earned from his musical career, acting career, record label, entrepreneurship, and ambassadorial deals with various brands.
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This Sat I’ll be speaking at T4 – the biggest online global conference for Teachers.
Like many other sectors, the pandemic has disrupted education globally. So, I’ll be sharing my thoughts with over 50,000 teachers on what the new normal will look like.#T4Conf@T4EduC pic.twitter.com/YVVfpis1cM— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) May 29, 2020