Veteran Nigerian musician, Bankole Wellington, widely recognized as Banky W, has declared that he and his family have moved to the United States.
OsunDailyNG reports that Banky W announced this in a post via his official Instagram page.
Sharing photos via the social media platform, the 43-year-old rapper noted that they departed from Nigeria in pursuit of fulfilling his lifeโs purpose.
Bank W wrote: โFor family. For faith. For finding purpose. For the next year of earning a Masters degree in Policy Management at Georgetown University in Washington DC.
โWish us wellโ
Reacting to Banky Wโs post on Instagram, his wife, Adesua stated: โHome is wherever you are.โ
Earlier in July, the rapper announced his Policy Management enrolment at Georgetown University.
Bank W and Adesua Etomi married in South Africa in 2017 โ and welcomed their child, Hazaiah in 2021.
Recall that the multiple award-winning artistes also delved into politics, becoming the flag bearer of the Peopleโs Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023 for the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos.
However, he lost to the Labour Partyโs Thaddeus Attah.
OsunDailyNG reports that fellow entertainers and fans have stormed Bank Wโs post with wishes as he and his family move out of the country.
Commenting on Bank Wโs announcement, Gospel singer, Nikki Laoye [nikkilaoye] wrote: Much Luv to you bro.. God is with you and your family every step of the way.
Also, Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic [ritadominic] wrote: โAwww itโs the way your son is looking up to you both! ๐ God guide, direct and protect you all.
mz_emjai โ โThat first slide!!.
richassani โ โEl Deeeee; so cool seeing him!!!!! Big Up Banky!
dareynow โ โGo with God cuz.
sambasaofficial โ โThe very best wishes to you..Congratulations in advance.
kirbynyc โ โGo get โem Brother! Good luck!.โ