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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Fave, Davido, Burna Boy, Banky W, Wizkid
Ghanaian chef arrested for forging Guinness World Record award confesses Burna Boy defends his songwriting prowess after Logos Olori's statement Fave opens up about dating her choirmaster when she was…
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Banky W Beats Fourth Cancer Surgery
Nigerian singer, actor, entrepreneur and politician, Bankole Wellington also known as Banky W took to Instagram to announce that after four cancer surgeries, he has walked out alive and healthy.…
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Atiku wins Buhari’s home state, Katsina; Tinubu wins all Ogun 20 local govts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Atiku wins Buhari’s home state, Katsina Tinubu wins all Ogun 20 local govts Ayade loses senatorial election in Cross River Labour Party beats Banky W in Lagos El-Rufai warns against…
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I Want To Create Better Nigeria For My Son – Banky W
Singer, actor, and politician Oluwabankole Wellington, best known by his stage as Banky W, has expressed a desire to improve Nigeria for the sake of his son. The celebrity, who…
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Adesua and Banky W release cute photos of their son
Adesua Etomi-Wellington, a Nigerian actress better known by her stage name Adesua Etomi, and her husband Banky W have finally put out pictures of their son. In January 2021, the…
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Here are the highlights from Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo’s Traditional Wedding
The traditional wedding of gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, and her boo, Pastor Blessed, took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday, August 12. Since it was revealed that Pastor…
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MTN Y’ello Star kicks into full gear as contestants face possible elimination
Following a seemingly lengthy delay, no doubt, partly because of the global pandemic that put a dent in everyone's plans, the highly entertaining music reality show MTN Y'ello Star is…
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Davido announces intention to run for office but do Nigerian artistes have what it takes to stop the political rot?
During the last part of Davido’s session in Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s Blackbox, the superstar singer announced his intention to go into politics. His ambition, Davido claimed, was because of the run…
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Mo Abudu, Banky W, Tolu Ogunlesi, host #WithChude tour… as first interview with Toyin Abraham airs this Saturday
Media mogul, Mo Abudu, music executive and entrepreneur, Banky W, journalist and Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, will host writer, advocate, and media practitioner, Chude…
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Banky W might have a new album for us!
Over the years, Banky W (Olubankole Wellington) has proven to be a man of many talents, capabilities and aspirations. His 17-year career began with him starting the E.M.E record label…
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Budweiser’s ‘Kings of Football’ is subverting how we consume football television
Back in July, Budweiser announced that it has signed multi-year deals with both the English Premier League and LaLiga. Budweiser has continued to be one of the most visible brands…
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Trust no one and believe nothing – Behind the mystery and glam of The Set Up Movie Premiere at Filmhouse Cinemas
It was a night of glamour, mystery and drama as celebrities and influencers strutted their stuff at the premiere of the most anticipated Nollywood movie of the year ‘The Set-Up’ which was…
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Shaping Culture, Changing Narratives with BUDXLagos
BUDXLagos, home of good music, conversations and art kicked off its second edition on Wednesday, 26th June, with a loud bang. It was a fully packed three-day event that saw…
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BUDX LAGOS 2019 with Teni, Zlatan, Kemi Adetiba: Are you Ready?
2019 edition of BUDX is here and it promises to be thrilling as music lovers, artists and fashion enthusiasts will be ushered into a world of fun and excitement mingling,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Frank Donga, Dr Joe Abah, Banky W, others
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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2019 was the election year Nigerian celebrities really stood up to be counted
Everyone by now has heard the almost fantastical story of Banky W's run for the Eti-Osa House Of Representatives seat. For those who haven't, Olubankole Wellington, a musician and actor…
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Tope Oshin’s ‘Up North’ to screen at Facebook’s headquarters in celebration of Black History Month
Tope Oshin's Up North hit cinemas in December, a movie that placed singer-turned-politician Banky W in a lead role since 2016's buzzy romantic drama The Wedding Party. Up North is…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Banky W on INEC printing wrong party logo, DJ Cuppy, Ayo Sogunro, others
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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Review: Up North is big, beautiful and bland
Geography was big in Nollywood in 2018 with films like Lionheart, King of Boys and Kasala looking within to reflect worlds and create narratives that are distinctly local. While the…
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Being Bold! Banky W to speak at boys to MEN Foundation ‘Monthly Conversations’
boys to MEN Foundation December 2018 ‘Monthly Conversations’ is scheduled to hold at Relate Africa, 190A Jide Oki Street, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, December 20,…
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Banky W reveals how he endured pains during the filming of ‘Up North’
Premiering on Sunday with a theme that conveys the movie's Northern DNA, Tope Oshin's Up North is barely two weeks from hitting cinemas. Its male lead Banky W, who is…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Banky W, Temisan Okomi, Jide Taiwo, others
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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Entertainment Roundup: #LagosRealFakeLife premieres; Rita Dominic has something to say about marriage | Other top stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Banky W emerges House of Reps. candidate in…
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Banky W emerges House of Reps. candidate in Lagos
Popular musician and actor, Olubankole Wellington will run for the position of House of Representatives in the 2019 presidential election. Wellington, popularly known as Banky W made this public Saturday…
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The YNaija Cover – the 5th of November
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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The internet is saying Banky W is too old to play a youth corper in Tope Oshin’s ‘Up North’
Tope Oshin's upcoming movie Up North is slated for release next month, and its press roll out has just given us a trailer and film poster that shows lead actor…
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Banky W, Falz, Ebuka, Bisola join 3,000 young Nigerians in #VoteYourFuture campaign
Banky W, Falz, Ebuka, Bisola and other celebrity guests stormed Abuja for the official launch of the #VoteYourFuture campaign hosted by ONE. The Vote Your Future Campaign which was a…
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Entertainment Roundup: ‘Queen of Soul,’ Aretha Franklin passes on; Blackface sues Wizkid, Banky W over copyright infringement | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today: Music icon and legendary singer, Aretha Franklin (76), on Thursday…
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Ubi Franklin shares a personal history of depression as Banky W and Dr. Abiri lead The Joy Masterclass
Entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin, music artiste, Banky W and Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri joined the founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo at The Joy Masterclass which took place on Saturday, 28 July, 2018…
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Banky W wants you to know Ebuka was the real winner of last season’s tepid Big Brother Nigeria
For a long time now, I have tried to purge my social media of all Big Brother Naija-related news. I have unfollowed accounts, and on my Instagram’s explore page, I…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy