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As of 2026, Banky W.'s estimated net worth is ~$9 million. The figure is a public estimate, not an official disclosure.
Olubankole Wellington (born 27 March 1981), popularly known by his stage name Banky W. and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian-American singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician.
== Early life == Olubankole Wellington was born in the United States on 27 March 1981 to Nigerian parents. His family returned to Nigeria when he was five years old. He began singing at a young age in his church choir. His ethnicity is Yoruba.
== Education == Wellington schooled in Lagos for his primary education. He attended Home Science Association Secondary School for his secondary education and returned to further his tertiary education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, US on a scholarship. He started the record label Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2002 while studying. He also worked at GlobalSpec. In 2009, he left the US for Nigeria and established his record label in Lagos by signing artists like Niyola, Shaydee, Skales, and Wizkid to the label. He released a début studio album, Back in the Building, in 2005. His début single was Ebute Metta He wrote the first theme song of Etisalat Nigeria titled "0809ja for life".
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- Name: Banky W.
- Known for: Olubankole Wellington, popularly known by his stage name Banky W. and credited in film…
- Category: musician net worth
- Wikidata ID: Q4856820
- Listed estimate: 9000000
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