SPOTTED: Banky W at the Oxford Pan-African Conference today

by Akan Ido For those who didn’t know, artiste, BankyW, is scheduled to speak today at the 2013 Oxford University Pan-African Conference in London. The multiple award winning artiste join the league leaders who have been hosted by the Oxford Union including former US Presidents, Reagan, Nixon and Carter, Malcolm X, Mother Theresa, the Dalai Lama, David... Read More

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April 27, 2013

Lagos Party: Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Toolz, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi & others on a night out (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Pretty Tiwa Savage shared a video clip of herself, artiste, Banky W, and popular radio hosts, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru and Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi having a fun night out this weekend. The MAVIN first lady had apparently been onto something a little bit alcoholic captioning the clip, “Just a shot.” These bunch sure know... Read More

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April 26, 2013

“When you don’t give people bad news, they create it”: Banky W talks about Wizkid on The Juice (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe Banky W sat down for a chat with Toolz on The Juice recently. He spoke deeply about his music and his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment, EME and finding love. Toolz raised the issue of Wizkid leaving EME and Banky W replied by saying everything was cool. “There were discussions…Wiz is a fantastic and... Read More

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April 23, 2013

That Empire State of Mind: Banky W joins Thabo Mbeki, others to speak at Oxford

by Isi Esene Internationally renowned R&B giant and label executive, Banky W has been selected as one of the distinguished speakers at this year’s edition of the Oxford University Pan African Conference. Over the years, the bestselling singer-performer has represented Nigeria locally and internationally, with recent roles including being a torch bearer at the 2012... Read More

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April 16, 2013

Gbenga Olorunpomi: The Bola Tinubu Colloquium – When a new generation spoke (Y! Politico)

by Gbenga Olorunpomi This time around, the youth took centre stage, while the elderly and experienced listened and marveled. Just over a week before hugely successful Future Awards Symposium, a similar event took place at the Muson Centre, Lagos. It was the 5th Annual Bola Tinubu Colloquium, with the theme, “Beyond Merger: A National Movement... Read More

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April 13, 2013

We can’t wait: Wizkid set to drop mixtape with EME – See Tweets

by Akan Ido Artiste, Wizkid, is once again collaborating with the EME family under the label boss, Banky W, to release a new Mixtape to be released later this year in June. We can’t wait till the drop date in June. See the tweets from Wizkid and Banky W below:

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April 4, 2013

“There was no fight between Wizkid and EME, it’s all cooked up”: Banky W presents the ‘true story’

by Isi Esene Banky W is known to be a recording artiste and a record label owner with few words, so when he decides to open up on any issue people listen. In this interview with City People magazine, the EME Record Label owner speaks about the rumoured rift between the EME and artiste, Wizkid.... Read More

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April 3, 2013

SEE Banky W, Olamide, Praiz, Olisa Adibua, others party at Hennessy event (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Last weekend, Nigerian celebrities, Banky W, Olamide, Praiz, Tosyn Bucknor, Skales, DJ Neptune, and others came out in their numbers to party at the XQ Lounge for the launch of Hennessy’s latest addition to their premium cognac collection, VSOP Nyx. See photos of the event below: ... Read More

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March 25, 2013

Something is about to happen: Wizkid is on his way back to EME?

by Hauwa Gambo Have you heard what we are hearing? According to reports, Wizkid might be on his way back to Empire Mates Entertainment, following weeks of intense negotiations between his team and the label. “Wizkid will soon be returning to his former music label, EME Music Group, this is according to a reliable industry... Read More

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March 23, 2013

Looking fly: SEE Davido, Banky W, Uti Nwachukwu, Basketmouth, others in Dubai for 2face (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene There is something like a competition among the men who are in Dubai for the wedding between artiste, 2face and Annie Idibia. Their suits, accessories and swag are all on point and it appears they are determined to make their presence felt in the Gulf country. See photos of some of the... Read More

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March 22, 2013

Dubai, here we come! Timaya, Rita Dominic, Banky W at the airport for 2face & Annie Idibia’s wedding (SNAPSHOT)

by Chi Ibe All set for the event of the month, 2Face and Annie Idibia’s wedding in Dubai. Timaya, Rita Dominic and Banky W are on the guest list. Other celebrities including D’Banj and Sound Sultan will also attend the two day event.

2face &Annie Idibia's wedding, Banky W, Rita Domic, Timaya

March 9, 2013

New Video: N6 feat Iyanya – Get Wild (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu R&B singer, Iyanya has teamed up with Hiphop artiste and On Air Personality N6 on the video for his new single, Get Wild. the music video also has cameo appearances from Dr. Sid, Banky W, Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tee-y Mix, Spellz, Dj Atte, and a few others. N6 up coming album is titled; #BiznessB4Pleasure. Watch the video... Read More

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March 3, 2013

Album review: Banky’s ‘R&BW’ just manages to get by

by Wilfred Okiche Mr Wellington certainly does not help his case here as he opens ‘R&BW’ with ‘The way’, a pulse pounding anthem taken straight out of the Wizkid playbook. It can’t be easy being Banky W right now. Even though he has announced that his star boy, Wizkid is still a card carrying member... Read More

'R&BW:, album, Banky W, Niyola, review

March 1, 2013

The way Banky W does it (JUST WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Banky W hosted the ultimate Lagos party tagged ‘R&BW: The Grand Love Project’ which was also the launch of his new album of the same name. The launch at the Civic Centre in Lagos featured the EME crew and special guests like Don Jazzy, Iyanya, Darey,Tiwa Savage, BEZ, Chidinma and Praiz. Other guests include,... Read More

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February 26, 2013

SEE Celebrities at Omotola’s surprise birthday party – Genevieve, Banky W, Monalisa Chinda, more (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Nollywood diva, reality show queen Omotola Jalade Ekeinde was recently treated to a surprise birthday party. Friends who attended included, Genevieve Nnaji, Monalisa Chinda, Banky W, Sound Sultan amongst others. She was smothered with kisses from husband; Matthew Ekeinde.

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February 23, 2013

Banky W meets Nollywood: SEE singer with Kate Henshaw, Rita Dominic, Uche Jumbo in Tinapa (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe EME boss and recording artiste, Banky W recently flew in th Tinapa, Cross River State to join actresses Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Uche Jumbo and Funke Akindele who are shooting a docudrama for TV talk show host, Mo Abudu. According to reports, the short film will be debuted on Ebony TV and it’s about the plight of... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Album launch: Banky W hosts the ultimate Lagos party tagged ‘R&BW: The Grand Love Project’

by Rachel Ogbu On Friday, February 15, 2013, EME boss and singer Banky W will launch his genre-defining album, R&BW. He’s last solo album came out in 2009 titled ‘The W Experirnce’ and it was a big hit so to usher in his third album, Banky is throwing the ultimate Lagos part; R&BW: The Grand Love... Read More

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February 10, 2013

“Wizkid is still with us, there’s no problem” – Banky W finally opens up on Wizkid’s EME status

by Akan Ido Following speculation and widespread rumours that the business relationship between superstar artiste, Wizkid and Banky W is heading for the rocks, the EME label boss has decided to throw some light on the issue. According to Banky W, “Wizkid is going international and as a result we have to re-negotiate the contract... Read More

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February 5, 2013

What’s going on with Wizkid and Banky W’s label, EME? New analysis supports trouble [DETAILS]

by Chi Ibe The relationship between Nigerian pop star, Ayo Wizkid Balogun and his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E.) has either gone up in flames or what is left of it is a ticking time bomb. We reported on February 1 disturbing tweets from Wizkid that suggested trouble on the home front and although the... Read More

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February 1, 2013

Wizkid leaving Banky W’s EME label? He tweets some cryptic messages to this effect (LOOK)

by Isi Esene There are indications that the EME ace musician, Wizkid, may be on his way out of the Record label. Wizkid tweeted some comments of twitter today which a lot of observers believe was to signal his final exit from the label. See Wizzy’s tweets below and make up your minds.

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January 15, 2013

A-list fun: Funke Akindele, Basketmouth, Banky W & Brymo audition for MTV Base’s VJ Search (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Seven years after Cynthia ‘C-Von’ Okpala became MTV Base’s first Nigerian VJ, the discovery of MTV Base’s newest VJ wannabe is only three weeks away. Episode one of the MTV Base VJ Search – Nigeria follows a host of hopefuls as they make their bid for fame and fortune. Highlights of the... Read More

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January 6, 2013

Sweet Mother: Banky W plants a kiss on his mother, then tweets it (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene Banky W posted this photo of himself planting a kiss on his mum with younger brother, Funmi Wellington looking on. This photo amply shows what family means to the music superstar… and mum sure relishes the love by the look on her face. Very cute pics!

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December 23, 2012

Wizkid, Skales, Banky W, Davido, Niyola rock hard at the E.M.E Baddest Concert (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Check out high energy pictures from the EME Baddest concert which took place last night, Friday, December 21, 2012. EME includes artists; Wizkid, Skales, Banky W, DJ Xclusive, Niyola and Shaydee. Banky W described it as a Christmas gift to fans and it featured guest appearances from Ice Prince, Davido, B-Red, D’Prince . The crowd was in... Read More

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November 23, 2012

SPOTTED: Akon, Banky W, Naeto C, & May D at Ice-prince’s birthday party

by Akan Ido International superstar artiste, Akon, apparently sharing a joke with May D, Naeto C and Banky W at Ice-prince’s birthday last October at Deuces Nite Club. With all the fun and drinks, there’s definitely no party like the Lagos party, and even Akon knows that.

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November 19, 2012

Hot Stuff: Banky W drops two new tracks, ‘Yes/No’ & ‘Good Good Loving’

by Isi Esene Banky W is back with two hit singles. The single, ‘Yes/No’, produced by Cobhams Asuquo and ‘Good Good Loving’, produced by Spellz. Ladies, you have to listen in below, these tracks are just for you. – Yes/No: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Banky_W._-_YesNo.mp3|titles=Banky_W._-_YesNo] – Good Good Loving: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Banky_W._-_Good_Good_Loving.mp3|titles=Banky_W._-_Good_Good_Loving]

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November 14, 2012

Hot Stuff: ShayDee feat. Banky W, Skales – EME crew video of single ‘Sun mo mi’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene In the 5th single off of the Empire Mates State Of Mind album, the EME crew introduces one of their newest and most talented acts “ShayDee”, and he’s adequately supported by Skales and Banky W, as they tear through a rendition of the smash hit “Sun Mo Mi“. The song was co-produced... Read More

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November 2, 2012

See Banky W, Wizkid, Lynxxx, and others at Niyola’s “Dont delay me” video shoot (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Some of Nigeria’s hottest acts came together on the video set of the track, “Dont Delay Me” by EME featuring sultry singer and new EME signee, Niyola. EME chairman and R&B powerhouse, Banky W and the EME crew are not slowing down as this is the sixth video off the EME collaboration album, Empire... Read More

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October 21, 2012

Square, Mavin, EME win big: Full list of winners at The Headies 2012

by Chi Ibe It was a victory for Nigeria’s new breed of young, powerful record label owners at the Headies. Record labels Square Records, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) and Mavin Records emerged big winners yesterday as their artistes Psquare, May D and Banky W, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal swept major awards at the... Read More