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  • Banky W obtains master’s degree from Georgetown University

    Banky W obtains master’s degree from Georgetown University

    Music mogul Banky Wellington shared the remarkable story of his journey to earning a Master’s degree in Policy Management from Georgetown University.

    The 44-year-old shared the news with fans on Tuesday via Instagram, posting photos from the graduation ceremony alongside family and friends.

    According to  the father of two, the past few years have been a season of growth, reflection, and resilience. He emphasized the importance of taking time to step off the dance floor and onto the balcony to reflect on one’s journey, identity, and aspirations

    In his words: “The past few years have been a stretching season for my family and I. I learned that you can’t pour from an empty cup, and so sometimes, it is necessary to step off the dance floor and onto the balcony… to reflect on how far you have come, who you are, and who you would like to become. Because success in life and leadership isn’t just about a specific destination or the journey to get there, but about who you become along the way.”

    The father of two spoke on how balancing his academic responsibilities with parenting two young children in the US, including the birth of his second child, Hezekiah Oluwadarasimi Wellington, during the program, was undoubtedly a daunting task.

    “I’m even more grateful that we welcomed our 2nd child – Hezekiah Oluwadarasimi Wellington into the world in the middle of earning this degree in Washington DC.

    Parenting 2 children in the US, while earning a full-time Master’s and serving as a Fellow on Capitol Hill all at the same time was completely exhausting, but by the grace of God, the strength of faith and the support of family, friends and mentors, we did it!

    So as I prepare to step off the balcony and return to the dance floor, I hope you take this as a sign that it’s never too late to dream a new dream, or redefine the ending of an existing one.”

  • Vasectomy loading, no more – Banky W tells Adesua Etomi on mother’s day

    Vasectomy loading, no more – Banky W tells Adesua Etomi on mother’s day

    Nigerian singer cum politician, Bankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, has taken to social media to celebrate his wife, Adesua Etomi on Mother’s Day.

    The father of two via Instagram on Sunday described Adesua as the greatest ‘BOY’ mum of all time, adding that he’s so grateful to have her in his life.

    The singer praised his wife for making motherhood easy, asserting that life doesn’t come with a manual but with a mother.

    “Susu, you make this look easy and so beautiful. Hazaiah and Hezekiah are blessed to have you, and I am, too.

    I’m so grateful for our family, and I’m so glad you’re mine. Happy Mothering Day to the greatest boy-mom of all time.

    I love you,, Shuga. If I could do it all again, I’d find you sooner.

    “Life doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a mother.”

    Happy Mothering Day! Vasectomy Now Loading Though
    Love Our Kids
    But
    No More Please
    LOL”.

  • Good news as Banky W and Adesua Etomi welcome second child in US

    Good news as Banky W and Adesua Etomi welcome second child in US

    Nigerian R&B singer crooner and entrepreneur, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W and his actress wife Adesua Etomi have welcomed the arrival of their second child — a baby boy.

     

    Banky W shared the news on Instagram with a heartwarming video showcasing his hands-on approach to family life since the baby’s birth.

    The video features him cooking, helping around the house, and supporting Adesua.

    “But more importantly than that I am a husband and a father. We just had our second child who is an amazing young boy,” he said in the video.

    Since the baby’s arrival, Banky W said he has taken on various roles, from chef and housekeeper to homework helper and masseuse.

    The singer also advocated for gender equality, saying “supporting women’s economic power means doing my part in our home and community”.

    “Partnership is 100-100, not 50-50. That means that in this season, I’ve been a chef, housekeeper, nanny, homework teacher, masseuse, and more all as part of my duty as a supportive husband and present father of two . And honestly, I couldn’t be happier,” the post’s caption reads in part.

     

    “Supporting Women’s Economic Power means doing my part in our home.”

    Adesua expressed gratitude in the comment section, calling Banky W “the best partner in the entire world”.

    The actress announced her pregnancy on October 14. The new addition makes them a family of four.

    In November 2017, Banky tied the knot with Adesua in South Africa. The couple welcomed their first child Hazaiah Olusegun Wellington in 2021.

    Banky had previously said that fatherhood is “my favourite job description”.

    “The boy is so full of life. He is everything we hoped for and more. Every morning, I’m the first person he sees, before his mom or the nanny,” he said.

    The singer-turned-politician recently relocated to the United States with his family.

  • Singer, Banky W welcomes second child with Wife, Adesua

    Singer, Banky W welcomes second child with Wife, Adesua

    Singer-turned-politician Bankole Wellington better known as Banky W and his wife Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Banky shared the news on his Instagram page on Wednesday in a heartwarming video, showcasing his hands-on approach to family life since the baby’s birth.

    The video captured the singer cum politican and pastor cooking, helping around the house, and supporting Adesua.

    “But more importantly than that I am a husband and a father. We just had our second child who is an amazing young boy,” he said in the video.

    The singer also disclosed that he has taken different roles in the house since the baby’s arrival.

    Advocating for gender equality, the singer said “supporting women’s economic power means doing my part in our home and community“.

    “Partnership is 100-100, not 50-50. That means that in this season, I’ve been a chef, housekeeper, nanny, homework teacher, masseuse, and more all as part of my duty as a supportive husband and present father of two. And honestly, I couldn’t be happier,” the post’s caption reads in part.

    “Supporting Women’s Economic Power means doing my part in our home.”

  • Banky W and Adesua Etomi are expecting second child (Photos)

    Banky W and Adesua Etomi are expecting second child (Photos)

    Popular Nigerian singer cum politician Olubankole Wellington, widely known as Banky W, and his actress wife, Adesua Etomi are expecting their second child.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Adesua shared the news on her Instagram page on Monday to  millions of her fans. 

    The expecting mother and actress also posted photos of her baby bump with the caption, “First, we had each other, then we had your brother, then God sent you and now? NOW, we have everything.”

    Reacting to the post on his wife’s page, Banky W wrote: “May our lives forever be a series of indisputable evidence and unquestionable proof that Jesus is alive, and that He answers prayers. Thank you, God. #SeeWhatTheLordHasDone”

    The couple already have a son, Hazaiah.

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  • Banky W gives reason for relocating to US with family

    Banky W gives reason for relocating to US with family

    Popular Nigerian singer cum politician Olubankole Wellington, widely known as Banky W, has announced his relocation to the United States with his family.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the singer via his official Instagram page noted that he and his family departed from Nigeria in pursuit of fulfilling his life’s purpose.

    Sharing photos, the 43-year-old rapper wrote: “For family. For faith. For finding purpose. For the next year of earning a Masters degree in Policy Management at Georgetown University in Washington DC “Wish us well.”

    Reacting to her husband’s post, Adesua stated: “Home is wherever you are.”

    It would be recalled that the singer earlier revealed his pursuit of a master’s degree in policy at Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States.

    In his heartfelt message, he asked his fans for their best wishes.

    “Gave up being a CEO to become a student… because sometimes, you have to let go of what’s impressive to gain what’s important. Currently pursuing a master’s in policy at Georgetown University in Washington DC. The journey of faith continues. Please wish me well,” he stated.

  • Banky W goes back to school

    Banky W goes back to school

    Popular Nigerian singer cum politician Olubankole Wellington, widely known as Banky W, has revealed his pursuit of a master’s degree in policy at Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States.

    The father of one via his verified Instagram handle announced the news after which posted a video capturing the singer  in a classroom setting among other scenes.

    In his heartfelt message, he asked his fans for their best wishes.

    “Gave up being a CEO to become a student… because sometimes, you have to let go of what’s impressive to gain what’s important. Currently pursuing a master’s in policy at Georgetown University in Washington DC. The journey of faith continues. Please wish me well,” he stated.

    His wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington, proudly commented on his post, “I just want everyone to know that my husband is a true efiko and has gotten A’s so far. I’m soooo proud.”

  • Nigerian artiste, Banky W undergoes surgery on skin cancer

    Nigerian artiste, Banky W undergoes surgery on skin cancer

    Popular Nigerian singer, Bankole Wellington,  known on stage as Banky W, has successfully undergone a Skin cancer surgery for the fourth time.

    The artiste cum politician made this known on his Instagram page on Thursday.

    According to the Ebute Metta crooner he chose to share the testimony online to encourage others who are passing through challenges.

    He wrote, “Final Score Christ 4 Cancer Tumors 0.

    “Sometimes, your faith in God will not prevent the storms from coming… but it will carry you through them. Faith won’t always stop you from hurting, but it will help you heal, and it will help you deal.

    “God never said the weapons wouldn’t form, He promised that they wouldn’t prosper. He never said the enemy wouldn’t come… He promised that when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of God would raise a standard against him.

    “Posting this testimony to encourage anyone out there who is going through a challenge. It might seem bigger than you, but greater is He that is in you than anything you will face in this world.”

    The singer appreciated his wife, family, friends, pastors, and doctors for their “love, prayers, and support”.

    He added, “We have the victory yet again. Now and forever, in Jesus’ name.”

    It would be  recalled  that Banky W had undergone a third cancer surgery in 2017.

    He had stated then that he treated a rare strain of skin cancer which resurfaced after it first appeared 10 years earlier.

  • Eti-Osa Fed Constituency: Banky W loses at Court of Appeal

    Eti-Osa Fed Constituency: Banky W loses at Court of Appeal

    The court of Appeal has declared the Labour Party candidate, Thaddeus Atta, as the duly elected House of Representatives member representing Eti Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos State.

    Recall  that the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, had in September declared the election inconclusive.

    The tribunal ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a supplementary election within 90 days in 33 polling units where elections were not held.

    However, on Tuesday the court of Appeal overturned the verdict of election tribunal and ruled that elections in Eti-Osa were conclusive.

    In the said election, famous Nigerian singer and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Bankole Wellington, known as Banky W, finished second and Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) finished third in the elections according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

     

  • Re-run not automatic win but opportunity for Obanikoro, Banky W

    Re-run not automatic win but opportunity for Obanikoro, Banky W

    Invalidation of the election of Mr Thaddeus Attah, Labour Party Candidate for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State has opened a door of opportunity for his opponents.

    It is however  not an assurance that any of the opponents will win if they do not put in hard-work.

    A human rights activist and lawyer, Mr Malachy Ugwummadu, made the assertion in an interview with NAN on Tuesday in Lagos.

    Ugwummadu noted that the tribunal judgment, which nullified Attah’s election, had given  room for Mr Babajide Obanikoro of the  All Progressives Congress and Mr Bankole Wellington of the Peoples Democratic Party  to spread their tentacles for a better chance to win the re-run election.

    According to Ugwummadu, the immediate past National President of the Committee for Defence of Human Rights, elections are  contests in which there are bound to be  losers and winners.

    Ugwummadu, the immediate past National President of the Committee for Defence of Human Rights,  said that election was a game of number and popularity; therefore, the winner must work harder.

    He said: “Having accepted the jurisprudence and the nature of Nigeria’s politics, it has now come within the purview of what is permissible under the law and under the Electoral Act that this situation will happen.

    “The candidates who had lost the election will now have the opportunity to go into the same race, perhaps mobilise a lot more.

    “If an election is nullified based on technical grounds, that should not give those who lost automatic victory, as they  will have to work more than they did in the past.”

    A three-man panel led by Justice Farouk Bunza on Monday ordered the Independent  National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a re-run  election within 90 days in 32 disputed polling units in Eti-Osa Federal Constituency.

    INEC had on Feb. 25, declared Attah the winner of the House of Representatives election.