ADESUA ETOMI AND BANKY W'S WHITE WEDDING PHOTOS #BAAD2017

Congratulations to Adesua Etomi and Banky W as they tie the knot in South Africa today. Word on the street is that their wedding is the best thing to happen to Nigeria's social media in a while. Here are some photos from Adesua and Banky's white wedding. The scenery is everything.

We wish them a blissful marriage. Yay for destination weddings!
More photos to come.

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THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AFROBEATS FEST RETURNS TO NEW YORK, TAKING OVER BROOKLYN’S AMPITHEATER ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 19!

Fresh off the back of its epic sold out concert at London’s prestigious SSE

Wembley Arena in May 2017 headlined by the likes of Davido, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Alikaba, Banky W and P-Square; and building on its two sold out show in New York’s Barclays Centre and Houston’s Toyota Center last year, One Africa Music Fest, the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival, is back to where it all started for the biggest New York City ''The Return'' takeover for African music!

 

Already confirmed to be headlining One Africa Music Fest New York include Sony Music’s Nigerian Pop stars Davido and Tekno, Africa’s biggest Pop duo P-Square, veteran Dancehall musician Timaya, South African rap star Cassper Nyovest, show-stopping Kenyan songstress Victoria Kimani,

 

Also confirmed are legendary South African DJ and producer DJ Maphorisa, who is popularly known for hit songs like ‘Soweto Baby’, ‘Banger’ and globally famous ‘One Dance’ with Drake and Wizkid, Ghana’s biggest Dancehall-Hiplife artist Shatta Wale and Highlife legend Flavour N’Abania, with more headline artists to be announced.

 

Now widely regarded as the seminal concert platform to showcase African music and culture to mainstream and diaspora audiences across the world, One Africa Music Fest is not resting on its laurels to unite and showcase Africa like never been seen or done before.

Speaking about bringing One Africa Music Fest back to New York, concert organiser, Paul O, CEO of Upfront and Personal Global Management Consultants (UPGMC), says, "the concert not only showcases the best and biggest African stars but also provides an opportunity to unite Africans and non Africans in great numbers to celebrate our culture, change perceptions, encourage unity and build a global conglomerate to push our agenda".

 

#TheReturnNYC

 

CONFIRMED ONE AFRICA MUSIC FEST NEW YORK LINE-UP:

Tekno // Davido // P-Square // Cassper Nyovest // Flavour N’abania // Victoria Kimani // DJ Maphorisa // 2Baba // Banky W // Timaya // Skales // Falz // Shatta Wale

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

 

BOX OFFICE:

Ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.com/One-Africa-Music-Fest-tickets/artist/2380793
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-africa-music-fest-new-york-afrobeats-afropop-tickets-35347190398
AmpiTheater: http://fordamphitheaterconeyisland.com/2017/events/one-africa-music-fest/

 

 

CONNECT WITH ONE AFRICA MUSIC FEST:

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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/oneafrica_music

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oneafrica_musicfest

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NEW MUSIC: BIG MO ft. BANKY W, DAMMY KRANE & UZZY - BALLING SINCE 1990 [G-MIX]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BIG MO!!!!!!!!!!!

EME affiliate; Big Mo releases Ballin' Since 1990 (G-MIX), the first single off his upcoming EP, The Come Up as he adds another year today. The track features the likes of Dammy Krane, Uzzy Tebudigaand a hot rap verse from Banky W. The video for the fire collaboration is currently in the works and is expected to be dropped shortly. Ballin' Since 1990 (G-MIX) was produced by Tolu Fame. Enjoy this very dope joint!

LISTEN/STREAM/DOWNLOAD "BALLING SINCE 1990"

https://my.notjustok.com/track/24129/big-mo-ft-banky-w-dammy-krane-uzzy-balling-since-1990

CONNECT WITH "BIG MO"
Twitter: @BigMoOfficial_
Instagram: @BigMoOfficial_

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BANKY W - MY REGRET, COULD HAVE BEEN, TILL MY DYING DAY | #THROWBACKTHURSDAY

Hey folks! It's Throwback Thursday and ou already know what that means. But before I go on, tell your friends to tell your friends and more friends about the throwback thursday series we started a couple of weeks ago. If you want to check out the older posts, just click the "throwback thursday" label under this post.

Today, I'll be sharing a few songs by one of the prominent Nigerian musicians, Banky W. I first heard about him in 2007 through a friend of mine, who was crazy about one of his songs "Could have been." Although she couldn't hit a single note, she would sing that song like her life depended on it, so I decided to look it up and that was how I found other songs by Banky W and I've since been a fan. Check out these throw back songs by Mr. W, Mr. The Head Is Bigger Than The Head Your Girl Gave Me, Mr Capable!

Banky W - My Regret

Banky W - Could Have Been

Banky W - Till My Dying Day

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9ICE, OLAMIDE OTHERS RETURNS TO ID CABASA | @idcabasa_coded

Come May 10^TH 2015, all roads in the Nation’s commercial capital will lead to only one destination –Eko Hotels and Suites for the reunion concert of one of the greatest musical dynasty in modern music history-Coded tunes.

The legendry musical family that birthed and nurtured the careers of great talent like Lord of Ajasa, Jah Bless, 2phat,spaco, 9ice, Olamide, Reminise and led by prolific music producer Id Cabasa has been torn apart for years, as strictly    influence by the desire of all involved to grow individually and expand the group. Today boys have become men and have decided to return for the love of their fans that they have starved of the brand of music they churn out collectively.

The concert which has as its theme “coded tunes reunion concert… our story” will feature others talents like, Mavin Crew, 2face, Banky.W, Ruggedman, Pasuma amongst others.

Speaking on the concert, Id Cabasa explained the reason behind the reunion.

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NEW VIDEO: DJ XCLUSIVE FT. BANKY W & NIYOLA - TONIGHT

EME is proud to present "Tonight" the banging new video featuring Superstar DJ Xclusive, Banky W & Niyola. The video was directed by Banky W & Adasa... and written & produced by Banky W once again. 

The song is the latest single from DJ Xclusive's debut album which is scheduled to be released in May of 2015; it was produced by hitmaker extraordinaire Masterkraft, features DJ Xclusive on the intro & outro, a solid vocal performance by Niyola, as well as Banky W multitasking by singing and rapping. 

The story line is a hilarious take on guys that spend a lot of money in the club, and expect something in return from the women they spend it on. Shot in Lagos at Club Quilox, "Tonight" features appearances from Shaydee, Big Mo, Uzzy Tebudiga, DNMT, and last but not least, a hilarious cameo of Banky once again appearing as Aristo W (of "Jasi" fame). 

DJ XCLUSIVE FT. BANKY W & NIYOLA - TONIGHT

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EME PRESENTS: NIYOLA - LOVE TO LOVE YOU FT. BANKY W

Niyola's latest effort; Love To Love You is the next official single from her forthcoming album. This time, the R&B/Pop singer elicits label boss and Nigeria's R&B King; Banky W on this timeless declaration of love. 

"Love To Love You" - a mid tempo Love song with an infectious beat was produced by the international DJ SoupaModel. As expected Banky W delivers a fantastic verse which expertly compliments Niyola refreshing sound. 

DOWNLOAD NIYOLA - LOVE TO LOVE YOU FT. BANKY W

SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/niyola/love-to-love-you-ft-banky-w

Connect with Niyola - Twitter: @iamNiyola | Instagram & Facebook: Niyola | Email:booking@empirematesentertainment.com (Bookings) &officialniyola@gmail.com (Press)

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BANKY W DROPS "ALL FOR YOU" TO MARK BIRTHDAY WITH FANS

Empire Mates Entertainment Boss and Nigeria’s RnB King, BankyW, follows up the successful hit of his last single “Jasi”, as he premieres his new single, “All For You” featuring Maleek Berry, to commemorate his birthday today.

According to the RnB King, “‘All For You’ is my special way of appreciating God for another new year, and thanking my fans around the world for the support and love. What other way to drop another banger than on my birthday.”

“All For You” was produced by Maleek Berry.

Download – Hulkshare: hulkshare.com/focca5kmf20w

Twitter: @BankyW

Facebook - www.facebook.com/bankywonline

IG: Bankywellington

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EME TAKES OVER MTV BASE OFFICIAL NAIJA TOP TEN THIS WEEK!

One of Nigeria's biggest music record labels, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) has taken over this week as multiple award-winning “Star Boy” Wizkid leads the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart with his monster video, "Jaiye Jaiye", while EME Chairman Banky W makes his debut on the chart at number 10 with, "Jasi".

YBNL boss Olamide follows closely with his spanking hot music video "Turn Up" at number two, while Burna Boy's "Yawa Dey" goes up two places to number three.

Chocolate City's top disc jockey DJ Caise is the special celebrity guest on the latest edition of the exciting weekly show with MTV VJ Ehiz where he will give his personal insights on some of the hottest music videos in the Nigerian music scene today.

Other artists who make this week's chart include Tiwa Savage, DJ Xclusive, Sean Tizzle, and Mr 2Kay.

The MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 for this week:

1    WIZKID - JAIYE JAIYE
2    OLAMIDE - TURN UP
3    BURNA BOY - YAWA DEY
4    TIWA SAVAGE - EMINADO
5    PROFESSOR, FLAVOUR, CHIDINMA, SOUND SULTAN & KCEE - SWEET LIKE SHUGA
6    MR 2KAY - BUBUGAGA REMIX
7    DJ XCLUSIVE - PANGOLO
8    SKUKI - SILIFA
9    SEAN TIZZLE - KOMOLE
10   BANKY W – JASI

Watch the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 on MTV Base (DStv Channel
322) every Tuesday at 10 pm (WAT), AIT on Tuesdays at 9.30 pm (WAT), and on STV on
Thursdays at 6 pm (WAT). Next week's chart will be unveiled on Friday 7 February on NTA at 11:30 pm (WAT).

To learn more about the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten Powered by Star Music go towww.mtvbase.com,www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified or follow MTV Base on Twitter@MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag#OfficialNaijaChart.

The "MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten" is an original MTV Base production and is powered by Star Music.

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BANKY W SHAKES UP THIS WEEK’s MTV BASE OFFICIAL NAIJA TOP 10 WITH MTV VJ, EHIZ.

 Davido’s “Gobe” hits the peak of the Official Naija Top 10 this week, swapping places with last week’s number one “Asiko” (Darey featuring Ice Prince and Jozi).  

Multi talented singer song writer, Banky W (@BankyW) is the celebrity guest joining Ehiz (@SpecialSlim) in the MTV Base studio for this week’s Official Naija Top 10 – discussing the chart and digging behind the headlines to discuss this week’s music videos and personalities making it big on the Nigerian music scene.

Banky W’s “Yes/No” moves from fourth place to number two, while Lynxx’s “Eziokwu” slips two places to number 4.  This week’s new entry is DPrince with “Goody Bag”, which enters the chart at number 10.  2Face  continues to fill the number 8 position with “Dance Floor” while Kcee with “Limpopo” – sits comfortably at number 5. 

Every week, the Official Naija Top 10 is put together by an elite panel of judges consisting of Nigerian broadcasters, music specialists and tastemakers, working with MTV Base to pick the winners and losers in the week’s chart. On the panel are Onos Ovueraye (Bella Naija.com), DJ Humility (Rhythm FM), DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Xclusive (Cool FM), Big Time (Rhythm FM), DJ Caise (The Beat FM), Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (Nigerian Entertainment Today). 

The fourteenth episode of the Official Naija Top 10 premiered on the MTV Base block on NTA on Friday 7 June, and can be seen on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Tuesday 11 June @22.00 WAT, on AIT on Tuesday 11 June @ 21.30 WAT, and on STV  on Thursday 13 June May @ 18.00 WAT.  Next week’s chart will be revealed on Friday 14 June on NTA @ 23.30 WAT.

The MTV Base Official Naija Top 107 June - 14 June 2013:

1 DAVIDO - GOBE
2 BANKY W - YES/NO
3 DAREY FT ICE PRINCE & JOZI - ASIKO
4 LYNXXX - EZIOKU
5 KCEE - LIMPOPO
6 IYANYA - SEXY MAMA
7 WIZKID - AZONTO
8 2FACE - DANCE FLOOR
9 WANDE COAL - THE KICK
10 DPRINCE - GOODY BAG

For further information about The Official Naija Top 10 go to www.mtvbase.com, “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag #OfficialNaijaChart.

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BANKY W TO JOIN THABO MBEKI AND SIERRA LEONE PRESIDENT, ERNEST KOROMA FOR OXFORD UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE.

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 Olympics in London.

He will represent Nigeria once again at the annual Pan African Conference which will hold on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Oxford Union in Oxford, London.

The multiple award winning artiste and Chairman of Empire Mates Entertainment will join the league of world 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 Cameron, Senator John McCain among others.

The Oxford University Pan African Conference since its inception has been the foremost gathering of African students in the United Kingdom. In partnership with the Oxford Union, The conference brings together hundreds of dynamic scholars, entrepreneurs, activists, and political leaders from around the world. 

Mr Wellington will be speaking on the importance of current cultural shifts and changes in artistic expression. He will also discuss the rise of a vibrant media industry and how these changes are shaping the continent’s self-perception and its image abroad.

Commenting on the selection of Banky W as one of the speakers for this year, Oxford Union conference chairman, Temitope Folaranmi said, “Banky W is one of the leading African musician/producers with a strong international presence. In the view of his extraordinary effort in developing young African music talents, Banky W's participation in this year’s Conference will be an invaluable contribution.”

Banky W who recently released his fourth album to critical and commercial acclaim says, "I am honoured to be selected to speak at this year's conference. I feel very blessed and privileged to even be allowed to grace the same stage as some of the great dignitaries, past and present, involved with the program. I hope that my contribution will add value to the lives of those in attendance, and I'm sure that I will also take home a great deal of knowledge."

Other keynote speakers at the conference include President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Koroma, King Letsie III of Lesotho, Former Prime Minister of Mozambique, Mrs Luisa Diogo and Former President of South Africa, Mr Thabo Mbeki among many others. 

Kicking off his music career in the choir and moving on to win many awards with four monster albums which include Back in the Building, Mr Capable, The W Experience and the recent hit album, R&BW to his belt, Banky W has grown to become one of Nigeria’s greatest R&B artistes and has been successful with a number of marketing campaigns like Cocacola-Nigeria’s World Cup Waving Flag Theme song remix, Microsoft's anti-cybercrime initiative as well as his current brand ambassadorship for Samsung Mobile.

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BANKY W. - R&BW ALBUM REVIEW

BANKY W.
R&BW
LABEL - E.M.E (Empire Mates Entertainment)
RELEASED -  02.13.13
SCORE - 5 out of 5

I want to believe that the day Banky W. released the tracklist for R&BW, he pretty much confirmed the rumors about the “Star Boy” - Wizkid not being a part of E.M.E anymore because Wizkid was not featured on any of the tracks. Due to this reason, a lot of fans have shown concerns for the record label because they believe that the record is still relevant today because of WizKid. Although, we still don’t know why he left the label, some of us are still shocked, but these things happens. We had the Plantashun Boiz (Faze,TuFace, Black Face) back in the days, and they split up. Even D’Banj and Don Jazzy split up, so, Wizkid leaving E.M.E just proves to us that nothing really lasts forever. But if you still think that E.M.E will be nothing without Wizkid, you might want to listen to R&BW.

With that being said, I have decided to review this album, specially for the people who are yet to buy and listen to it, so that you won’t miss out on a gem like this. As usual, I will only review my favorite tracks because the album is still very new, I don’t want to give out all the details,so I will only review my favorite tracks, in no order,   this might be challenging because I love every single song on this album, but let’s see how this goes.

R&BW basically has a love theme through most of it, from tracks like “Good Good Loving”, “Be My Lover”, “Yes/No”, to other tracks like “Find You”, “To My Unborn Child”, “Low Key”, and “Say”.

Skales is one of the most talented artists we have in Nigeria, but I still would rather him sing than rap. But that didn’t stop him from shining on Track 03 - Magic, which is a little up-tempo, compared to several other tracks. The song is about a guy got hypnotized by the way a girl danced and how she stood out in the midst of other girls, so it felt like magic and that just means that she might be the one. As usual, Banky W. did not disappoint with his amazing vocal skills. I thought the harmony and his ab-libs were well on point.  Skales also showed us that he had some pretty cool lines like “Trapped in your enchantment and I ain’t trying to be free/ To other girls I’m ghost, ‘cause I always wanna have you close/ You ain’t supposed to lose me, that’ll be magic gone wrong/ Me and you behind closed doors, I won't tell, your magic, girl, I’m under your spell”. I think he is still proving to be one of the most promising artists of today.

Track 11 - To My Unborn Child, features Lynxx. This song reminded me of 2Pac. Not only did Banky impress with his vocals, he also showed us that he could spit a few bars like - “The only person in your way is the one in the mirror / if it hasn’t worked out, it ain’t the end. It’s ok to fail as long as you try again/ Greener on the other side, some say so, make sure you cut the grass slow so the snakes show/ Loyalty is thin as ice, it’s easy to skate, a promise is easy to make and easy to break.” Lynxx also came through. His verse featured lines like - “Never let your feelings show when you sleep, it’s a cold world / And remember, money isn’t everything, but your last name can get you anything/ Never let your feelings show when you sleep, it’s a cold world/ Always be aware of the company you keep/ Always put God first in everything you do/ I hope you grow up to be a greater version of me.”  One would consider this track to be “deep” because it is hard for some of us to explain these feelings and put them into words. I think it’s pretty tremendous. Think about the impact it will have on your child as he reads/listens to it later. This particular song happens to be my favorite on the album.

It’s not a R&BW album till it features a baby making song, right? And who can really make you say “na na na na na na na” if it isn’t Banky W.? Track 09 - Say, features E.M.E’s Shaydee, Sammie and Rotimi. If you want to make love to your special lady, this is a track you want to keep on repeat. Talk about eargasm! These artists brought their everything, from lyrics, ad-libs, harmony, soul, everything, to the table! I don’t know who Sammie is but now I want to hear more of him. I just might like Shaydee’s voice even better than Banky W. I just might! And Rotimi’s sweet soulful voice just makes you warm and fuzzy inside. This is a beautiful song.

The album is not  100% R&B. Things pick up a little more on tracks like “01 - The Way”, “07 - Do It To Me”, “13 - Never Let You Go” and  “14 - Good Good Loving Remix” where he features Tuface (You guys will love Tuface on this one). Another track that stood out to me was “12 - African & Proud.” Banky W. features Camp Mulla, Sarkodie and Vector. I read a tweet a couple of weeks ago, asking Nigerian artists to stop featuring Sakordie because he always outshines us. LOL. I think he is an amazing rapper, although, I only understand him when he speaks English, but Vector blew me away! “You go real, we go realer, beat our chests on that ape sh*t!/ Swing in the club like I play golf, Chale!” Whattttt! Vector literally murdered this track!

We see a more spiritual side of Banky W. on Track 16 - Mercy. He gets emotional as he sings about getting things right with God, he wants to be saved from himself - a work in progress, and he asks for mercy. Not only is Banky one of the best vocalists we have in our industry, he is also a good rapper and this track proves it.

The album also features familiar tracks like one of his hit singles “05- Yes/No”, “08 - Be My Lover ft. Niyola”, and “06 - Low Key”, he also features Chocolate City’s M.I Abaga and Trybe Records’ Eldee on Track 15 - More.

Overall, R&BW is a very intelligent album, filled with beautiful lyrics and a lot of soul. Banky W. has made good music in the past, but this is his best work so far. 

Get R&BW here.

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HENNESSY ARTISTRY HEADLINERS, M.I AND NAETO C IN FIRST-EVER PERFORMANCE OF ‘BARTENDER’

Nigeria’s favourite rappers, M.I and Naeto C will make their very first Hennessy Artistry club appearance at Deuces Nightclub this Friday September 28!
 
This will be the first time both rappers will perform the Hennessy Artistry theme song to an exclusive audience since the release of the track and video in August.
 
The invite only event promises to be a classic experience for music fans and lovers of the Hennessy brand. The event will also see Hennessy Artistry supporting acts; DammyKrane and Burna Boy perform alongside M.I and Naeto C.
 
“Me and my brother, Naeto C are set to give our fans and Hennessy lovers a really good time at Deuces” M.I says.
 
Naeto C says, “We are ready to deliver a world class Hennessy party this Friday so come out and get ready to be blown away!”
 
M.I and Naeto C were announced as headliners for the annual music initiative, Hennessy Artistry on July 20, 2012. Both rappers then went ahead to release the historic Hennessy Artistry collaboration track, “Bartender”. The video for the hit track directed by Clarence Peters has gone on to dominate playlists on TV platforms in Nigeria and beyond.
 
M.I and Naeto C will get together this Friday, September 28, 2012 for their first-ever public performance of “Bartender” scheduled for Club Deuces in Victoria Island. The all night event promises Hennessy fans a memorable experience.

Hennessy Artistry is supported by The Beat 99.9FM, Trace Urban Channel 325, BellaNaija.com and Notjustok.com and Spinlet.

Since Hennessy Artistry was first unveiled in Nigeria in 2007, Hennessy Cognac has maintained its position as Nigeria’s and the world’s leading cognac brand.

Hennessy Artistry has since evolved from a cocktail-mixing contest between renowned bartenders to a DJ battle, and is now an important platform for experimental collaborations between multi-talented artistes. Previous participating entertainers include Ice Prince, Nneka, Sir Shina Peters, Banky W, Eldee, Tiwa Savage, Jesse Jagz, Bez, Mo’Cheddah among others.

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OFFICIAL VIDEO - E.M.E feat. WizKid, Banky W. & Skales - Get Down Tonight

The E.M.E Boys are back again with another video for one of the singles on their recent album. Stick around because the E.M.E crew is here to stay.
Check out the video for "Get Down Tonight", you can also download and let us know what you think.

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VIDEO: WIZKID (E.M.E) CANADA TOUR

The Toronto leg of WizKid and Skales is finally over.

Watch as telafric Television takes you from sound check to opening performances and to the to the Main Event.

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