Nigerian-American singer, actor, and politician Olubankole Wellington, widely known as Banky W, has explicitly debunked the long-standing rumor that he discovered music superstar Wizkid on Twitter or any other social media platform. Setting the record straight regarding the origin of their highly successful professional relationship, Banky W clarified that their pairing was born strictly out of hard work and organic talent scouting rather than a random digital interaction. He explained that a viral, old Twitter exchange between them, which many fans mistakenly point to as the moment Wizkid was discovered, was actually just a playful online banter between two people who were already working together closely.
Reflecting on how they truly connected, the Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) co-founder revealed that he encountered Wizkid at a time when the young artist was already aggressively grinding and making waves in the underground music scene. Banky W recounted that he first heard Wizkid’s music while deliberately listening to a compilation of songs from unsigned independent artists. Impressed by his unique sound and tireless work ethic, Banky W noted that before they officially inked a deal or started recording together under EME, Wizkid had already recorded a notable chorus with legendary rapper M.I. Abaga. By dismissing the social media discovery narrative, Banky W emphasized that Wizkid’s historic rise to global stardom was the direct result of raw talent and unrelenting physical hustle.
