Popular Nigerian singer Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has recently earned a Master’s Degree in Policy Management from Georgetown University, USA.
The 44-year-old father of two and husband to actress Adesua Etomi took to his official Instagram page to proudly share the news of his academic achievement.
It will be recalled that in July 2024, Banky W posted a video from his classroom, reflecting on his inspiring journey from being the CEO of EME Record Label to returning to school as a student.
Banky W who welcomed his second child during his Master’s Degree programme speaks on how faith gives him the courage, resilience and power to redefine endings.
He wrote; “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. The past few years have been a stretching season for my family and I. 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).
The singer added; “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.
Sincerely,
– Banky Wellington
Master of Policy Management (MPM)
Georgetown University.
Banky W later showered encomium on his wife Adesua Etomi as he disclosed that he would not have survived without her.
He concluded; “PS: Susu deserves her own complimentary Honorary Policy Master’s for going through these past couple of years with me. I couldn’t have survived without her. I told her I enjoyed it so much that I am thinking about earning a PhD next. She said she hopes my next wife will support me on that 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭 Lolll let me make some money first. We will come back to this PhD matter 😋😁.”
Banky W shared adorable photos of his graduation with his wife, rapper M1 as well as his family and friends in the United States of America. See photos below (swipe to view more);
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