Nigerian singer and pastor Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has announced his return to music after several years away, revealing how a prayer for direction led to an unexpected collaboration with gospel singer Victor Thompson.
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The singer explained that he had initially accepted that his music career was over and had no plans to return to the recording studio.
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However, he began experiencing a renewed desire to create music, with lyrics and melodies repeatedly coming to him despite his reluctance to start another musical journey.
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How Victor Thompson became part of Banky W’s comeback
Banky W said he eventually prayed to God, asking for songs to sing if he still had unfinished business with music.
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He wrote, “Lord, I feel like I have unfinished business with music. You gave me this gift, and I want to give it back to You. I don’t know how, and I don’t know where to start. But if You give me the songs to sing, I’ll sing them.”
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According to him, three weeks after the prayer, Victor Thompson sent him a direct message expressing his desire to collaborate on a song.
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Banky W recalled Victor saying, “Bro, I’m not sure if you’re up for it, but I feel very strongly that I’m supposed to do a song with you.”
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Singer speaks about returning to music
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Describing the collaboration as more than a musical project, Banky W said it was an act of obedience and a reminder that seemingly closed chapters could reopen.
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He also admitted that he was unsure how to promote music in the current entertainment landscape but was willing to trust the process.
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The forthcoming single marks a new chapter in the singer’s musical journey.
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