Entertainment
Banky W relocates to US with family to pursue master’s degree
Bankole Wellington, the music executive fondly called Banky W, has announced his relocation to the United States with his family.
In an Instagram post, Banky W shared the reasons behind his decision, saying “family, faith, and finding purpose”.
The singer also revealed that he will be pursuing a masters degree in Policy Management at Georgetown University in Washington DC.
He posted photos with his wife Adesua and their son at the airport, as well as snapshots with loved ones, including music executive Eldee.
“For family. For faith. For finding purpose. For the next year of earning a Masters degree in Policy Management at Georgetown University in Washington DC,” he wrote.
Adesua added, “home is wherever you are” in the comment section.
Entertainment
Reekado Banks, partner welcome first child
Reekado Banks, the Nigerian singer, and his girlfriend have welcomed their first child.
In a post via Instagram, the singer shared a video of himself leaving the hospital with his newborn and expressed gratitude for the “blessings of fatherhood”.
“Cos, how is it 2 years after, I’m leaving the hospital, thankful for the blessings of Fatherhood,” he wrote.
Banks also showered appreciation on his partner for her strength and resilience throughout the pregnancy.
“Nothing but deep appreciation to my woman for 10 months of absolute show of grit and strength. Love you forever,” he added.
However, the singer did not reveal the name or gender of the child.
Entertainment
Crayon narrates how he was admitted to psychiatric hospital due to depression
Crayon, the Nigerian singer, has recalled how he was admitted to a psychiatric hospital due to depression.
The singer, in an interview with YouTuber Korty EO, narrated that he was depressed in 2020 after none of his released songs gained traction.
He said the situation affected him mentally, made him start “acting out crazily” and eventually hospitalised.
Crayon also recounted how singer Rema and his label Mavin Records’ boss Don Jazzy were there for him during his trying times.
He said he became suicidal “at some point, I wanted to jump out of a moving car. It was that crazy. It was similar to Mohbad’s situation”.
“I went to a beach house party where we were chilling then I started reacting somehow,” he said.
“My manager noticed and I asked if I took anything. I told him I only took weed.
“I started acting out crazily so I returned home immediately and Facetimed Rema. All of a sudden, I started walking on the street and walked to Mavin Studios barefooted.
“I feel like I am God’s favorite because nobody recorded me, if I was filmed, it would have affected my confidence and career.
“So I got to the gate of Mavin Records, sat on the floor and said I was tired. I took off my shirt and smashed my phone.
“Calls started coming in and I kept saying I was really tired. Rema came, I lied on his lap and he said once I pass this stage, I will come out and this is the final battle I’m about to fight.
“I could not recognise anybody but I remember that word. At a point, I wanted to jump out of a moving car. It was that crazy. It was similar to Mohbad’s situation.
“I literally lost my mind, fighting wars nobody could see just you. So they took me to one of the psychiatric hospitals in Lekki, Lagos.
“After everything, I came back and went to Jazzy’s house but I was still not myself. I had the right people around, they didn’t publicise it but protected me.
“I have never seen my friends pray that deep. So to me Mavin is not just a label to me, it is everything to me. They took care of me in my darkest time.”
Crayon further said his career turned positive after overcoming the situation.
“When I got back I completely changed. I started seeing people differently, loving life more,” he added.
“I feel it is just God letting me know He got me. Then it was hit songs back to back, ‘Won da mo’, ‘Ijo Labalaba’”
Entertainment
‘I’ll be back in 2025’ — TG Omori shares health update
TG Omori, the ailing Nigerian music video director, has assured fans that he will make a comeback in 2025.
Omori, who has been battling kidney disease, underwent a transplant on August 26 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos. Despite going through multiple surgeries, the transplant was not successful.
On August 30, the director expressed his determination to overcome his health challenges and revealed that he is recovering.
In a series of tweets on Monday via X, Omori posted a photo of himself and emphasised the importance of maintaining the right mindset, even in the face of illness.
“It’s mind over matter. If the mind is defeated, it’s only a matter of time before the body falls,” he wrote.
In another tweet, he stated, “Pain has no power over me”.
He also reassured his followers that he would be back in 2025. “I’ll be back in 2025. Stay in love!” he added.
I’ll be back 2025. Stay in love!
— TG OMORI (@boy_director) September 23, 2024
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