Thirty-one years ago Olubankole Wellington was born in the United States to Nigerian parents, but the family moved back to Lagos Nigeria when he was five years old where he began singing in his church choir at the age of 8. After completing his secondary school Education at Home Science Association Secondary School, he moved to New York to attend college on a scholarship; earning a degree in Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. While still in college, he won the 'Albany Idol' competition, which catapulted him into the spotlight. He overcame many personal trials and obstacles to quickly become an in-demand artist on the local music scene; performing alongside major acts on tour. He wowed audiences with his silky smooth voice while building a loyal following; he established the Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E.) record label as a platform to get his music to his fans and began work on an EP. Clever and handsome. I love his spirit of patriotism.
Discography
-Undeniable (EP, 2003)
-Back in the Building (2005)
-Mr. Capable (2008)
-The W Experience (2009)
Awards
*John Lennon Song Writing Award 2006, R&B Category, for ‘My Regret’
*Best R&B Artiste, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2006
*Best Male R&B Artiste, Urban Independent Music Awards, USA, 2006
*Best International Album, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2007 for ‘Mr Capable’
*Best R&B Video, Nigerian Music Video Awards 2008 for ‘Don’t Break My Heart’
*Best Male Vocal Performance, Hip hop World Awards 2009 for ‘Don’t Break My Heart’
*R&B Single of the year, 2010 Hip Hop World Awards for ‘Strong Ting’
*Best R&B Singer (Male) and Best Music Video 2010 City People Entertainment Awards
Activism
Banky played a major role in mobilizing the Nigerian youth to participate in the Occupy Nigeria series of protests in January 2012. The protests were to resist the implementation of the government's fuel subsidy removal policy.
Signout:
Members of pyeworld and friends congratulates Banky W aka Banky warrior/Mr Capable on his 31st birthday, I pray that you will see more years on earth in good health. Long live EME Boss, long live Banky W. Amen
Discography
-Undeniable (EP, 2003)
-Back in the Building (2005)
-Mr. Capable (2008)
-The W Experience (2009)
Awards
*John Lennon Song Writing Award 2006, R&B Category, for ‘My Regret’
*Best R&B Artiste, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2006
*Best Male R&B Artiste, Urban Independent Music Awards, USA, 2006
*Best International Album, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2007 for ‘Mr Capable’
*Best R&B Video, Nigerian Music Video Awards 2008 for ‘Don’t Break My Heart’
*Best Male Vocal Performance, Hip hop World Awards 2009 for ‘Don’t Break My Heart’
*R&B Single of the year, 2010 Hip Hop World Awards for ‘Strong Ting’
*Best R&B Singer (Male) and Best Music Video 2010 City People Entertainment Awards
Activism
Banky played a major role in mobilizing the Nigerian youth to participate in the Occupy Nigeria series of protests in January 2012. The protests were to resist the implementation of the government's fuel subsidy removal policy.
Signout:
Members of pyeworld and friends congratulates Banky W aka Banky warrior/Mr Capable on his 31st birthday, I pray that you will see more years on earth in good health. Long live EME Boss, long live Banky W. Amen