~ B.W.

" Imagine you are so in love with this person, and they are your everything, but for whatever reason, they don't believe it, or maybe they just can't handle that much love and so you say to them, "You're the only one for me, why can't you see? I knew it from the start… DON'T BREAK what's left of MY HEART" - As reviewed by Tosyn Bucknor. The song was Written and performed by Banky W., the video was directed Jonathan "Josh" Clarke of Re:public Media Group and features the stunning Rachel Stuart of Channel O. Enjoy the love story... it's now showing on the banky w artist profile - click on the link below to enjoy it...

- B.W.

I'm sorry to have to do this, but dammit I'm interrupting ur weekend partying/sleeping plans to make a very special announcement.

I just touched down in Los Angeles for the first time in over 3 years... Basket Mouth is already in the room cracking peoples ribs, D'banj is on his way, Mo Hits crew is in the building, E.M.E's def in the place to be, and I heard El dee and Riz are checking in. In other words, if ur still at home, or anywhere else in the world, ur slacking hard :o)~ 9jatainment 2008 has officially begun.

www.9jatainment.com for all the info, or if ur in the LAX/Hollywood area and u need details holla @ me, I'll be in the Sheraton getting ready to have a banging weekend, I hope ur doing the saaaaame.

~ B.W.

Hey folks,

For the record, no, I have not dissappeared off the face of the earth. I'm alive and well... so tell the haters to go get their refunds cuz I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, I'm here to stay baby :o)~

So here's the first of many new things to come: The video for Capable Remix (it's actually capable parts I and II meshed into one, so u have to watch the whole thing)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRI9pK9-46E

It was shot in Johannesburg South Africa and directed by DJ Tee.
Check it out, send it to a friend, post it on a board. Spread the wooooord I need some promo, shoot :o)~

Love y'all,
~ B.W.

Sorry I've been quiet for a while and it's been hard to reach me... it's just that I'm on such a heavy grind right now, y'all are going to have to bear with me until the album drops in Nigeria (May 2008)...

Banky W got FIVE nominations at this year's Nigerian Entertainment Awards in NYC. Best International Single (either "Till my dying day" or "A ti de" with Ayuba), Best International Album for "Mr Capable", best International music video for "Ebute Metta" and best International producer (as part of the Muzik Men production group)...

First of all, WOW. Thanx for the recognition that's craaaazy.

Secondly, Please log on to: http://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=9ab15ff9-c4b5-466f-9a00-7fd12ea49d61

type in ur email address and vote for Banky in all these categories... it'd be nice to win some :o)~

Also, check out my homegirl Jojo Silla's new single "Right Here" - if u ask me this one definitely takes the phrase "make love in this club" very literally... who knew jojo had some freak in her? Listen to the song to understand what i mean: www.myspace.com/josephinesilla

The video for capable will finally make it's debut this week... shout out to DJ Tee.

Stay tuned folks... much love...

~ B.W.

As I write this I'm on my way to DC - flying to Boston tomorrow, performing there @ Brandeis University (details below) and then flying back to Baltimore on Saturday to perform @ Morgan state. I guess it's just the life I chose. Logging more mileage than a Lagos City Molue (that's a bus, in case u dunno)

I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that came to the show in Brooklyn last Saturday night, thanx for rocking wit us, hope y'all had as much fun as we did. If you're in the Boston or Baltimore areas, definitely come through to the next gigs coming up. Make sure u bring a friend or two, and make sure u pick up ur own autographed copy of the "Mr. Capable" cd trust me on that.

Thanx to everyone who has supported this movement over the years... seems like only yesterday when I first stepped into a studio (and laid down the most horrible song u will NEVER hear)... but years later I'm still here, still making music, and it's only becuz y'all have stuck by me. Thanks a mill I appreciate it.

Boston and Baltimore come on out and show ur boy some love! See u at the shows... and the afterparties (maybe we can find a Mrs. W in the crowd somewhere heheh) ;o)~

~ B.W.

Boston Friday April 18th:
Venue: Brandeis University Levin Ballroom
Time: 7pm sharp
Fee: $5 w/college ID, $7 without.

Baltimore Saturday April 19th:
Venue: Morgan State University
Details will be posted later tonight

New Yawk If u don't catch me tonight u won't until at least the summer time.. come thru!!!






See u tonight. The show and the afterparty will be off the chain.
And I might let u rub my head. Haha.

~ B.W.

10) Wesley Snipes fan base has been ignored since his disappearance. I felt the need to personally tend to his fans.

9) Samuel L. Jackson is a bad mutha f****. I'm not him, but still...

8) I felt the ridiculous need to test India Arie's "I am not my hair" theory

7) Raul, my original legendary barber, moved back to the Dominican Republic, and I absolutely refuse to downgrade to any other barber for a fade.

6) After a spiritual crisis, I decided to become a monk. I changed my mind halfway through, but the damage had already been done.

5) I am a huge Montel Williams fan

4) Lagos is hot as hell, this was a desperate attempt to cool down a little

3) No hair means no hair cuts, which means more time and attention can be spent on the goatee shape up, the real star of the show

2) Won a very twisted bet with the other E.M.E. board members (you should have seen what would have happened if I'd lost)

1) Michael Jordan did it and look how he turned out

Let the games begin :o)~ To see pix go to my profile

~ B.W.

PS: Hair, or no hair, buy my album on www.cdbaby.com/bankyw2 or on iTunes. It's really good I promise :o)~

PPS: I'm performing this Saturday night in Brooklyn NY @ Club Genesis. Ladies if u come out I might let u rub my head in person ;o)~ If nuthin else u get to laugh at or admire the brand new me.

Hey...

Been laying low in the cut in Lagos Nigeria, but I missed y’all in America so I’m coming back for a mini-tour. 3 shows in 2 weeks and then it’s back to Lagos, city of hustlers. So in other words, if u miss me now, u might regret it cuz who knows when I’ll be back in the U.S... and no don’t get smart it’s not an immigration problem :o)~

Here are the dates:

April 12th: Performing alongside Dem Naija Boys and Iceberg Slim in Brooklyn NY, @ Club Genesis, 30 Macon street, Btwn Norstrand and Arlington ave.

April 18th: Performing @ Brandeis University in Boston

April 19th: Performing @ Morgan State University in Baltimore

Come out and kick it with ur boy, it’s been a minute I need to feel y’all. If u miss it, U may not see me until the summertime... maybe.

~ B.W.

Hey folks,

So my birthday’s coming up soon, but I never really celebrate. I got in the habit of being too busy to do anything special, and this year’s not shaping up to look any different.

For those of u in the US, Canada and European areas though, u can make ur boy very happy by copping the U.S. Release of "Mr. Capable" my new album, online at http://www.cdbaby.com/bankyw2

Just click the link, order it, and they’ll ship it to u anywhere u are. They even ship as far as China, so u have no excuse.

I’m still out here in Nigeria doing my thing, performing and promoting. Taped a couple specials for Channel O yesterday, today I’m on two diff radio stations (Unity FM @ 2pm and Eko FM @ 5pm) hosting my own show and getting interviewed. This thing is picking up much faster than I expected but I’m grateful.

The International Version of the cd will be released in Africa (and Nigeria specifically), the first week of May. So those of u out here with me get ready to hassle ur favorite street hawker for the record.

Those of u out in Yankee/Europe/Canada... show me some luv, it’s my birthday week and I’m not tryna reflect on how old I’m getting :o)~

Soooooo please cop the cd. http://www.cdbaby.com/bankyw2
(They also have it on sale in the .mp3 version in case ur more of an iTunes person and dont wanna wait for the cd to arrive)

Thanx for the support
~ B.W.