Banky W

Olubankole Wellington, known under the stage name Banky W, is a Nigerian R & B artist. He was born on March 27, 1981 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 Renssselaer Polytechnic Institute. While still in college, he won the 'Albany Idol' competition, which catapulted him into the spotlight.

As a philanthropist, he launched the "I AM CAPABLE" scholarship fund, which provides tuition , room and board at private universities for youth who are in need and meet the grade requirements.

He is also on the board of trustees of the "LightupNigeria" Project, which is focused on achieving constant electrical power supply in Nigeria, as well as various other charitable society building and empowering projects.

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Banky W and his mother

Banky W. (left) with his mother and younger brother Funmi (right)

Banky W's mother with Banky W's sister (center) and her husband

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Banky W - Jasi

Banky W - Good Good Loving