Bankole ‘Banky W’ Wellington, the music executive, has earned a master’s degree in policy management from Georgetown University in the United States.
Last year, Banky W announced his decision to relocate his family to the US to advance his studies in public administration. He cited family, faith, and finding purpose as his motivations.
The move required him to give up being a CEO at a company and return to being a full-time student, a significant shift for the entertainment mogul.
In an Instagram post celebrating his achievement, Banky W reflected on the challenges of the past year, describing it as “exhausting” juggling fatherhood, studies, and a fellowship on Capitol Hill simultaneously.
He also appreciated his family, friends, and mentors who supported him during his academic journey.
“Faith gives you the courage, resilience, and power to redefine endings. What many may see as the finish line of a journey can become the starting point of the next chapter of your story,” he wrote.
“The past few years have been a stretching season for my family and me. 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.
“I am thankful to share that I have just earned my Master’s degree in Policy Management (some institutions call it an MPA – Master’s of Public Administration).
“I’m grateful to have been able to study at one of the greatest schools on the planet for Public Policy – @georgetownmccourtschool @georgetownuniversity.
“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.”
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After primary and secondary schooling in Lagos, the singer studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York.
In 2002, he co-founded the Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) label with his friend Tunde Demuren. The music group housed artistes like Wizkid, Niyola, Shaydee, and Skales.
In 2005, he released his debut studio album titled ‘Back in the Building’.
As a musician, he is known for hit singles such as ‘Ebute Metta’, ‘Capable’, and ‘Yes/No’.
His work has earned him an avalanche of awards over the years.
Banky tied the knot with Adesua Etomi in South Africa in November 2017.
In 2021, they welcomed their first child Hazaiah. Hezekiah, their second child, was born last year.
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