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Banky W who has been in LA since for a film festival paid a surprise visit to his family. They were full of excitement on seeing him.

Sharing the video below, he wrote:

So my fam thought I was leaving LA to rush back to Lagos for work. They didn’t know I had gotten permission from my madam, and made a plan with my Sister @msddg, to change my flight arrangements and pay them a surprise visit. Their reactions were priceless I didn’t even know Momma W could scream like that!!! By the way, @funmiwellington paid Susu and I a similar surprise visit in Lagos during election weekend, and we almost fainted when he walked in the door – so I had to get him back. Thank you to everyone who sent a message/tweeted/called.. I am soooo grateful. I did the best I could to reply, but I’ve been spending some much needed quality time with my family, and it is exactly what my soul needs right now. It’s been years since I got to spend a birthday with them, and I don’t see them so often.. so Pls forgive me for not being able to keep up with all the messages, and thanks so much.

#familyfirst #familyforever #Blessed #Thankful #birthdayboy #bestbirthdaygift #dmv#maryland #washingtondc

Singer turned politician, Banky W, has taken to social media to thank all those that supported him during his bid to become a member of the Federal House of Representatives.

This was in an Instagram post, where he noted that he was able to pull a lot of weight. Thought he collation was still ongoing at the time of the post, the singer said he was able to win his polling unit.

Under three months, without a godfather and sponsor. He, however, noted that this is only the beginning. The movement has just begun, he said.

Banky W’s words below;

Thank you to EVERYONE who voted, volunteered and donated. Collation of all polling units in Eti-Osa is still ongoing, but regardless of the final outcome, please take a GOOD LOOK at how we won my polling unit in Lekki 1!!! No Godfather, logo issues, crowd sourced fundraising, online trolling.. many said we were wasting our time, but we took our unknown party and built our agent structure in less than 3 months – and we upset the big boys in multiple polling units.

We proved that it CAN be done.

The movement has begun. We must sustain this momentum. This is only the beginning.

#MDP #StrongerTogether #BankOnBanky’

The official results are yet to be announced at the time of this post.

Nigerian entertainer turned politician, Banky W has vowed to make his earnings as a member of the legislative arm of government, if elected.

He said this at a debate where he spoke against four other candidates in Lagos. According to him, accountability is one of the major problems of government in Nigeria. This, however, is what he says he is willing to change.

Here is what Banky W had to say:

Most of us don’t know who our representatives are, talk less of their salary and allowances and constituency allocations that they receive every year most of the time to enrich themselves.

How I plan to address it myself directly is first of all, I’ll publish what I earn as a legislator my salary, my allowance, the allocation given to Eti-Osa, I will publish it.

We will have town halls and an active constituency office to engage the community to say this is the allocation that we’ve received, this is what we intend to spend it on.

Banky is therefore set to contest against other candidates on the 16th of February. He has since gathered the support of so many celebrities.

Nigerian singer turned politician, Banky W has accused his opponents of sending their supporters to remove his posters around Lekki, all the way to Jubilee Bride, Ajah.

This was in response to a tweet by a follower who asked what happened to the posters. The singer however noted that the opponents are doing all they can to suppress his efforts. Noting that they are only inspiring him to push harder, he said he will be back with more shortly.

See tweets below;

As the general elections draw near, Nigerian singer , Bankole Wellington, known as Banky W, has taken to social media to appeal to well wishers to support his campaign.

One would recall that the singer recently announced his intention to run for the Eti Osa Federal Constituency House of Representatives. His announcement was met with mixed reactions, amidst positive response from his industry colleagues.

He has however revealed that he intends to go on a house to house campaign. For this to come to life, he needs funds, he said.

Banky W says he needs the support of well-meaning people.

Highlighting the beginning of his journey, he revealed how he made his intention known to his wife. Initially, she didn’t quite lie the idea but finally, she gave her consent and her blessings, he said. He however, notes that he now needs the support of Nigerians, both within and outside the constituency he hopes to represent.

His post below;

https://www.instagram.com/p/BsWDNniH2DF/

Banky W cries out after his campaign posters were vandalized

Banky W couldn’t believe that people can go as far as vandalizing his campaign posters for the election. The singer-actor and now politician shared photos of the posters that had his face ripped off

Read below:

ALSO, READ: Throwback photo of Banky W with hair (here)

“Military men are supposed to protect not harass” Banky W calls out to Nigerian Army

Banky W  has called out to the Nigerian army to look into harassment of citizens by military men. This was his reaction to a video that recently surfaced online. In the video, army officers were harassing and punishing some guys in Enugu state for keeping Afro.

”@HQNigerianArmy please will you respond to this??? The military is supposed to serve and protect the people. Not harass, humiliate and torture them. Pls respond.”

ALSO, READ: “I CAN’T BE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA” – BANKY W SAYS (HERE)

Nigerian entertainer, recently turned politician, Banky W, has charged youths to do less of criticism and be more active.

This was at the Convergence Event in Abuja, where he spoke the motive behind his contesting for an electoral post. According to him, he is contesting for the sake of his unborn children. Advising youths to act more than they criticize, the singer says he wants to be able to tell his children that he tried. This, he says is irrespective of whether Nigeria turns out to be great or not.

Banky W’s words below;

It’s a lot harder to try, and a lot easier to criticize. It is a lot easier to talk about it, than to do something about it. We only fail when we stop trying, and battles are only lost when you stop fighting. So, don’t just tweet and talk, walk the walk.

I am running for my unborn children, because when our generation is old and grey, and we hand the country over to them, and they asked what we did about the state of affairs, whether Nigeria ends up being great, or forever a shadow of what could have been, I want to be able to look my kids in the face and say you know what? I tried.

Olubankole Wellington recently declared his intention to contest for the Eti Osa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

Nigerian singer, Bank W has put his eight to nine years old Range Rover up for auction, just as he promised. Recall that the singer had promised to do so after he was mocked by some girls for using an old model of the car.

Announcing the sale of his jolly old car on his Instagram page, the singer says the proceeds from the sale will be channeled towards charity.

Banky W says his car has been in so many music videos.

Having used the car in quite a number of music videos, Banky says the car is a piece of Nigerian pop culture history. Anyone looking at buying a used car is however, advised to go for the Range Rover.

He wrote:

This Range Rover has been so good to my Madam and I, but this Saturday Nov 24th we are auctioning it to raise money for The School for the Blind, and for @pinkoaktrust… If you’re looking for a used Car, buy this piece of Nigerian Pop Culture history instead. It has been in more videos and movies than any other option out there lol. It was also the subject of a stalker video some months ago. Point being, it’s famous, and these charities need our help. So come through on Saturday and bid on this and many more cars… Hit up @cars45ng @carsbazr with any questions #Carsbazrliveauctuon#Cars45BankyWCharityChallenge #BuyBankysRange.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcWNg9nYrF/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading

Banky W suffers from food poisoning

One person who was supposed to be at the premiere of King of Boys Movie but couldn’t make it is Banky W. His attendance at the premiere wouldn’t only to experience the much talked about movie but, also to support his wife, Adesua Etomi. Adesua plays a lead role in the movie in a version of her that has not been explored before. Unfortunately, Banky W suffered food poisoning and couldn’t make it to the premiere.

He posted this on his Instagram status, explaining how he had to constantly visit the toilet.

ALSO, READ: Kunle Afolayan targets Oscars with his new movie Mokalik

Banky W laments over the attitude of Nigerians towards recent happenings in the country.

Nigerin RnB singer cum actor, Banky W has weighed in on the recent invasion of the National Assembly, by the DSS.

According to him, instead of coming together, Nigerians are taking sides. The politicians, he said, are playing  musical chairs with the country’s destiny.

His words below;

Politicians are playing musical chairs with our country’s destiny. Instead of us coming together & cancelling ALL of them, some of us are picking sides, fighting on their behalf & FALSELY accusing ourselves. News flash: They’re ALL out 4 self-interest. We need an entirely new path

Banky W explains why he is using a old model Range Rover

Banky W’s reply below:

“Dear Stalker, In response to the cringe-worthy, creepy video you made about my wife and I, I think there are some things you need to know. First of all, poverty will never be my portion in Jesus name. Also, it is a 2008 Range Rover Sport, not a 1999. Amen and Lol. Oh, and additionally, it’s currently for sale to the highest bidder. I had decided last month that I’d sell it, and whatever I got for it, I’d hand over to the “Vocational School for the Blind” in Oshodi and the “Pink Oak Cancer Trust Fund”. “My Aunt volunteers at the school, and she reminded me that they were still trying to raise some money to care for their students, so I came up with a plan. I told her that I’d give my followers the background history of my old car, and get all my celebrity friends who’d sat in it at some point or another to autograph it, and then put it up for an online auction. I figured that since I didn’t need the money from the sale to buy a new one, we could just auction it off and hopefully raise a decent enough amount of money to give back to those in need. “You see, I’ve never found it necessary to own more than one car. Mostly because I can only ever DRIVE one car at a time; and when I bought the car in 2011, I promised myself that I would never buy another car until I owned the home I live in. To me, owning a nice car might help me LOOK like I was doing okay, but owning a nice home would help me KNOW. The way my mind is set up…what good is owning a Rolls Royce, if I’m still paying rent on the house I park it in? “Over the years, as my car went from being kind-of-trendy to being just plain old, people around would occasionally wonder out loud about when I would finally buy a nicer one; I’d just smile and say to myself “not until I own my house”. I eventually did buy an additional much smaller car (a Kia), but that was only because I wanted to use it on “Uber”, so my driver could earn extra bonus money for himself and us, in his free time. I wonder how shocked and horrified you would have been if you’d seen me driving that smaller car instead (which, by the way, I do drive, occasionally). You might be happy to know that I’ve now FINALLY ordered a newer, nicer, personal car, and my wife has too. We paid for them a month ago, but we will probably never show them to you, because we don’t want you to stalk us again, but also because that’s not really any of your business – much like my old Range Rover wasn’t. The cars we are getting are relatively new this year, but the way my mind is set up, we will probably drive them for as long as possible, until we have stashed away enough money for our future kids’ complete University Education, and until we have secured a hell of a lot more real estate for them to inherit. I’m not sure how long that will take…I’m just grateful that my wife’s mind is set up a lot more like mine, than yours. READ ALSO: See these rare photos from Dele Momodu’s wedding in 1992 “With that being said, dear stalker, since you’ve taken it upon yourself to help me advertise my old car, I just thought it’s only fair to let you know that it’s available for sale and that you can be its next proud owner, should you decide to bid on it. You’d be bidding on a piece of Nigerian Pop Culture history, because the car will come complete with a portrait of my wife and I, and the car & portrait will be autographed by every celebrity friend that I can get to. Everyone… from Wizkid to Tiwa Savage, from 2Baba to Toke Makinwa… from Ebuka to Kemi Adetiba… everyone has been in that car, and I’m gonna try and get them to sign it. More importantly though, if you buy it, you’ll be helping me raise money for the “Vocational School For the Blind” and for the “Pink Oak Cancer Trust Fund”. “See, there’s a difference between you and I. You look down on people because of what YOU THINK they can or can’t afford. You clearly believe that a man’s worth should be measured by the car he chooses to drive… but I think differently. You would actually look down on the very same people that I’ve looked up to for years. Warren Buffet drives a Cadillac he bought about 7 years ago. Mark Zuckerberg drives an Acura valued at about $30k. Alice Walton (the world’s wealthiest woman) drives a Ford F150. Ikea’s founder, Ingvar Kamprad, drove a 1993 Volvo for over 20 years until someone convinced him that driving at 91 was too dangerous – oh, and he probably doesn’t know the way to the Gucci store, because he buys most of his clothes from the flea market. Google them. All of them drive “old” cars. But all of them are billionaires who’ve built up their fortune while giving back to society and building up the people around them. “I believe that true greatness and success shouldn’t just be measured by what you are able to get… but also by what you are able to give. While driving my very-old car the last few years, I’ve spent a lot of my time giving to the people around me and giving back to society to the best of my ability. The fact that you’re able to spend time mocking and stalking me outside a grocery store, says a lot more about you than it does about me. I’m just out here minding my business, building my homes and my fortune, while also trying to build up as many people as possible. You should consider doing the same. Sincerely,~ B.W. #TheBankStatements.” PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Top 3 Money-Saving Tricks: Spend Less On Family Holidays on NAIJ.com TV SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH NEW VIDEOS Source: Naija.ng SHOW COMMENTS THINK IT IS IMPORTANT? 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“You see, I’ve never found it necessary to own more than one car. Mostly because I can only ever DRIVE one car at a time; and when I bought the car in 2011, I promised myself that I would never buy another car until I owned the home I live in. To me, owning a nice car might help me LOOK like I was doing okay, but owning a nice home would help me KNOW. The way my mind is set up…what good is owning a Rolls Royce, if I’m still paying rent on the house I park it in? “Over the years, as my car went from being kind-of-trendy to being just plain old, people around would occasionally wonder out loud about when I would finally buy a nicer one; I’d just smile and say to myself “not until I own my house”. I eventually did buy an additional much smaller car (a Kia), but that was only because I wanted to use it on “Uber”, so my driver could earn extra bonus money for himself and us, in his free time. I wonder how shocked and horrified you would have been if you’d seen me driving that smaller car instead (which, by the way, I do drive, occasionally). You might be happy to know that I’ve now FINALLY ordered a newer, nicer, personal car, and my wife has too. We paid for them a month ago, but we will probably never show them to you, because we don’t want you to stalk us again, but also because that’s not really any of your business – much like my old Range Rover wasn’t. The cars we are getting are relatively new this year, but the way my mind is set up, we will probably drive them for as long as possible, until we have stashed away enough money for our future kids’ complete University Education, and until we have secured a hell of a lot more real estate for them to inherit. I’m not sure how long that will take…I’m just grateful that my wife’s mind is set up a lot more like mine, than yours.

“With that being said, dear stalker, since you’ve taken it upon yourself to help me advertise my old car, I just thought it’s only fair to let you know that it’s available for sale and that you can be its next proud owner, should you decide to bid on it. You’d be bidding on a piece of Nigerian Pop Culture history, because the car will come complete with a portrait of my wife and I, and the car & portrait will be autographed by every celebrity friend that I can get to. Everyone… from Wizkid to Tiwa Savage, from 2Baba to Toke Makinwa… from Ebuka to Kemi Adetiba… everyone has been in that car, and I’m gonna try and get them to sign it. More importantly though, if you buy it, you’ll be helping me raise money for the “Vocational School For the Blind” and for the “Pink Oak Cancer Trust Fund”. “See, there’s a difference between you and I. You look down on people because of what YOU THINK they can or can’t afford. You clearly believe that a man’s worth should be measured by the car he chooses to drive… but I think differently. You would actually look down on the very same people that I’ve looked up to for years. Warren Buffet drives a Cadillac he bought about 7 years ago. Mark Zuckerberg drives an Acura valued at about $30k. Alice Walton (the world’s wealthiest woman) drives a Ford F150. Ikea’s founder, Ingvar Kamprad, drove a 1993 Volvo for over 20 years until someone convinced him that driving at 91 was too dangerous – oh, and he probably doesn’t know the way to the Gucci store, because he buys most of his clothes from the flea market. Google them. All of them drive “old” cars. But all of them are billionaires who’ve built up their fortune while giving back to society and building up the people around them. “I believe that true greatness and success shouldn’t just be measured by what you are able to get… but also by what you are able to give. While driving my very-old car the last few years, I’ve spent a lot of my time giving to the people around me and giving back to society to the best of my ability. The fact that you’re able to spend time mocking and stalking me outside a grocery store, says a lot more about you than it does about me. I’m just out here minding my business, building my homes and my fortune, while also trying to build up as many people as possible. You should consider doing the same. Sincerely,~ B.W. #TheBankStatements.”

Banky W is acting as a Youth Corps member.

Popular singer, turned actor, Banky W, is currently on set for a new movie in Bouchi state. Casting as a Youth Corps member, the singer shared pictures from the movie location.

From his caption, one would know that the role is a tasking one. He is seen wearing the usual white and white accustomed to corps members while they observe the compulsory three weeks camping period.

To this effect, he wrote;

“..shoot more movies”, they said. “It’ll be fun”, they said. It’s like the enemies from my village wrote this sufferhead script.
#actor #executiveproducer #filmmaker #UpNorth #Bauchi #upnorththefilm #nobodyshouldtellmejackaboutdoingNYSCafterTHIS

Who else can’t wait to see this movie.

Banky W pictured without his wedding band

Some people do not feel comfortable wearing their wedding bands every time, maybe such is the case of Banky W. The singer shared two photos on Instagram asking his followers to pick the best look and in turn he gets questioned for the absence of his wedding band in the photos.

Maybe the follower thinks that’s it’s too early for the newly married singer to be without the ring or is just another trouble search. Well, Banky in turn asked her for her husband which we find as a clap back.