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His talents and hard work saw him established a record label named the E.M.E Records while working with GlobalSpec in 2002.

A few years after his studies in the United States, the singer moved back to Nigeria and launched another record label in Lagos State. Banky W’s influence also extends to the film and television industry, where he has appeared in several Nollywood movies.

Banky W’s journey into music began at a young age, influenced by both Nigerian and Western music. The album showcased his unique fusion of Afrobeat and R&B, setting the stage for his rise as one of Nigeria's most talented and versatile artists. He then returned to the US for college and studied Industrial Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, RPI, in New York. When he was a junior year in RPI, he started writing, producing and hitting the studios.

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Banky won the Albany Idol competition which brought him to the fore in his music career.

He wrote the first and popular theme song of Etisalat Nigeria titled “0809ja for life”.

On February 15， 2013， a day after valentine， he launched his new album called “R&BW” with a concert tagged the “Grand Love Concert” at the Civic Centre， Ozumba Mbadiwe， Victoria Island， Lagos. Ring Back Tunes (RBT) loyalties also add to his income.

He scouted for talents all over the country to fill in the void in his new record label, which brought about the introduction of soon-to-be superstars, Wizkid, Skales, Niyola, and Shaydee.

Banky W worked and released his first studio album titled, R&BW at a music concert termed, The Grand Love Concert held at the Civic Centre Victoria Island Lagos State.

The singer delivered hit singles, EPs, and Albums during that period.

The singer broke a piece of sad and disappointing news in 2018 when he announced the dissolution of the E.M.E Record label.

His influence in the Nigerian music scene extends beyond his own music, as he played a key role in shaping the careers of emerging artists and helping to redefine the sound of Nigerian pop and Afrobeat music. Following Banky-W’s growth over the years serves as a source of inspiration to many.

Banky-W: Biography， Net worth， Career， Family and more

Political Career of Banky-W                                               

On November 11， 2018， Banky W declared his intention to run for the Lagos’ Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives.

He moved to the United States for his education, where he honed his craft and started to make a name for himself in the music industry. According to the musician, both of them did not give each other too much thought. Banky-W’s Net worth is estimated to be #2.3 billion naira by Forbes.

Philanthropy

Banky W gives back to society with ‘I Am Capable’- a scholarship fund aimed at helping smart students with tertiary scholarships.

His music often explores themes of love, relationships, and life experiences, connecting deeply with his fans both in Nigeria and abroad. His journey continues to inspire the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs in Africa and around the world.