Banky W is coming to the Asfas!
The biggest and dopest fashion event in Kampala, the Abryanz Style
& Fashion Awards 2015 bring you the king of African R n B, Nigerian
Superstar and award winning Banky W!
The Nigerian prolific singer, songwriter, and producer will be in Uganda for the first time ever come 12th December, 2015 at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
The very successful artiste not only popular for his record selling
hits which include Strong Ting, Yes/No, high notes, good good loving
among others , but for his suave sense of style.
Whether he is dressing to the red carpet, or featuring in his music
videos, the West African point is always one to look out for.
So come experience a night of glitz and glamour, entertainment, amazing showcases, and the award giving ceremony.
About Banky W
Hailed as the King of African R&B, the prolific singer,
songwriter, producer known as Banky W is ushering in a new generation of
vibrant artists on the continent and is reenergizing the entertainment
industry. Born in the United States he grew up in Lagos where he began
singing in church at an early age and upon completion of secondary
school moved to New York to study Engineering. While still in college he
won and was featured in numerous competitions and showcases which led
him to form Empire Mate$ Entertainment, a label he envisioned as a
platform for his music and the home of uber songwriting and production
duo ‘Muzik Men’.
‘Undeniable: The EP’ was his debut and the buzz around the record
quickly caught the ears of FOX23 executives who featured it in a two
part television special. A distribution deal followed and it eventually
became one of the top selling independent records and won him the 2003
R&B/Soul Artist of the Year at the Urban Independent Music
Awards. ‘Back in the Buildin’ was released in 2005 to critical acclaim
and solidified his status as a ground breaking artist. ‘My Regret’ a
stand out song on the record was a hit and won The John Lennon
Songwriting Award in the R&B category, a US Songwriting Award as
well as the Best R&B Male (2006) and Best International Single of
the Year (2007) at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
In 2008 he moved to Nigeria after the completion of the innovative
album ‘Mr. Capable’ and the results were outstanding. He had
successfully fused R&B with traditional and urban African music and
for the first time sang in English and African dialects. The album
spawned hits like ‘Capable’, ‘Work U Out’ and ‘Don’t Break My Heart’ and
established him as one of the premier entertainers.
In December 2009, Banky W dropped his much anticipated follow up
album in Nigeria, titled ‘THE W EXPERIENCE’. A strong contender for the
best album of 2009/2010 in Africa, it features production from Nigeria’s
most sought-after talents, and showcases Banky W. as he combines global
R&B/Pop with African rhythms and influences to create an entirely
unique and impressive sound. The 15-track album features collaborations
from D’Banj, El Dee, 9ice; it also introduces his newly signed E.M.E
acts, WIZKID and SKALES; and solidifies Banky W as the crown Prince of
African Soul/R&B. The first two singles were released to much
critical acclaim and commercial appeal, as “Strong Ting” and “Lagos
Party” both went to Number 1 on Nigerian terrestrial media platforms as
well as on all Pan-African platforms (e.g. MTV Base, Soundcity etc). The
latest album has thus secured him even more award nominations across
the board as he’s been nominated for 7 (seven) Soundcity Music Awards,
Channel O Awards, MOBO Awards, MTV Awards, the Hip Hop World Awards, the
Kora Awards, and many more.
Not to be outdone by his exploits in the world of music, he is also
accomplished in several other fields. He’s a published writer, as
articles from his blog have been featured in numerous Nigerian
Newspapers, magazines and websites. As a philanthropist, he launched the
“I AM CAPABLE” scholarship fund, which provided tuition, room &
board at private universities for youth who in need that met the grade
requirements. He’s also part of the “LightupNigeria” Project, which is
focused on achieving constant electrical power supply in Nigeria, and
other charities (e.g. Enough Is Enough Nigeria and Cool2Vote). Ever the
Youth Ambassador, he took to the streets and was one of the most visible
and vocal personalities involved in the #OccupyNigeria peaceful
protests in early 2012. An avid proponent of technology and its
relevance and use in our society he constantly stays in touch with fans
through his social media platforms (267,000+ Followers on Twitter
(@BankyW),310,000+fans on Facebook (www.facebook.com/bankywonline)).
Besides selling millions of records, he has also been extremely
successful in many Corporate Marketing Campaigns, having entirely
produced, co-produced or been featured prominently in projects like
Etisalat’s 0809ja Launch, CocaCola-Nigeria’s World Cup Waving Flag Theme
Song Remix, TomTom Ad campaigns, and Microsoft’s Anti-Cyber Crime
Initiative. He’s also currently the Brand Ambassador for Samsung Mobile
for the West African Region, and a previous ambassador for the Hennessy
Artistry Project. Mr. W is also an accomplished Master of
Ceremonies/Host, as he has successfully anchored numerous high profile
events such as The HipHop World Awards, The 2011 Channel O Awards, the
Nigerian Breweries Legend Extra Stout Product Launch, the 2face Live
Concert, and The Gulder Ultimate Search Celebrity TV Show Launch/Season
Finale.
The multitalented Banky caught many fans by surprise earlier in 2012,
by taking on a Guest Starring role in the current finale season of the
hit MNet TV show “Jacob’s Cross”, proving what many already suspected
from watching his music videos… his Acting ability, arguably, matched
that of his music-making.
Last but not least, Banky is also a proven Leader, having catapulted
one of his protégés Ayodeji “WizKid” Balogun into full-fledged Superstar
Status, by executive-producing his critically acclaimed debut album and
serving as the Musical Director for his Massive Launch in June of 2011
at the Expo Center in Lagos Nigeria. He’s also built up the career of
Rapper/Singer “Skales”, helping him build a gradual buzz into becoming a
superstar in his own right. In 2012, Banky W signed on the amazing
female vocalist, Niyola, male vocalist Shaydee and the talented DJ
Xclusive to the Empire Mates Entertainment family. Together with already
signed act, Banky led the team to produce one of the finest compilation
albums ever to be released in Africa titled ‘EMPIRE MATES STATE OF
MIND’.
His highly anticipated #R&BW album was released on Feb’ 14, 2013,
after releasing two singles off it, “Yes/No” and “Good Good Loving” to
widespread fanfare and critical acclaim.
Singles that have been released after his album include, “Jasi”, “Jaiye Ori Mi”, “High Notes” amongst many other collaborations.
AWARDS
- — John Lennon Song Writing Award 2006, R&B Category, for ‘My Regret’
- — Best R&B Artiste, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2006
- — Best Male R&B Artiste, Urban Independent Music Awards, USA, 2006
- — Best International Album, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2007 for ‘Mr Capable’
- — Best R&B Video, Nigerian Music Video Awards 2008 for ‘Don’t Break My Heart’
- — Best Vocal Performance (Male), Hip hop World Awards 2009 for ‘Don’t Break My Heart’
- — R&B Single of The Year, 2010 Hip Hop World Awards for ‘Strong Ting’
- — Best Dressed Male Artiste, FAB Magazine Awards 2010
- — City People Entertainment Awards 2010 – R&B Singer of the Year,
- — City People Entertainment Awards 2010 – Music Video of the year for “Strong Ting”
- — Soundcity Music Video Awards 2010 – Best Music Video (Male)
- — Soundcity Music Video Awards 2010 – Best R&B Singer
- — The Future Awards 2011 – Musician of The Year
- — Channel O Music Video Awards 2011 – Most Gifted R&B Male Video
NOMINATIONS
- – Best R&B Single, The Headies 2013
- — Best Vocal Male Performance, The Headies 2012
- — Best Video, Song of the Year, 2010 Mtv Africa Music Awards
- — Best African Act, 2010 MOBO Awards
- — Most Gifted Male, Channel O Music Awards 2010
- — Best Male Music Video, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2010
- — Best Pop/R&B Artiste of the Year, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2010
- — Recording of the Year, Best Vocal Performance (Male) – Hip Hop World Awards 2010
- — Musician of the Year, Future Awards 2010
- — Artiste of the Year, Dynamix Awards 2010
- — Semi-finalist, African Artiste of the Year, KORA Awards 2010
- — Best R&B/Pop Album (Mr. Capable), Hiphop World Awards 2009
- — Hiphop World Revelation 2009
- — Best Pop/R&B (Don’t Break My Heart), Soundcity Music Video Awards 2009
- — Best Male Video (Don’t Break My Heart), Soundcity Music Video Awards 2009
- —Best R&B Singer, City People Entertainment Awards 2009
- —Musician of the Year, Future Awards 2009
- —Best International Artiste, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2009.
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