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Banky W signs N100m deal with Samsung, holds Valentine concert
Tuesday, February 12, 2013Omoba
Wildly Loved Singer and Ladies Man Returns with
R&B Album Of The Year.
After a successful almost two year run as Samsung
Brand Ambassador, R&B powerhouse and EME Chairman, Banky W is not slowing
down this year as his list of numerous achievements continues to grow.
Banky W has signed his second endorsement deal with
leading digital media and convergence technology company, Samsung
Electronics West Africa which is valued at more than 100M naira.
Banky W along with Nollywood star, Kate Henshaw
will be the face of Samsung Electronics West Africa Mobile Division.
They will work together raising awareness for Samsung mobile products and
ultimately contribute to making Samsung phones the preferred brand in the West
Africa sub-region.
Officials of Samsung have described Mr Wellington
as one who represents the values Samsung stands for which is his quality, depth
of work and versatility as an artiste that has endeared him to fans in and
outside Nigeria.
“The Samsung brand stands for qualities of
innovation, change, discovery, self-expression and excellence in performance
and these very same qualities are epitomized by Banky W. We are indeed very
proud and privileged to have him as our Brand Ambassador." Managing
Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brovo Kim says.
Banky W has also signed endorsement deals with
brands like Telecommunications Company Etisalat, CocaCola Bottling Company
among others. “It pleases me to know that my hard work is
recognized and appreciated in different corporate sectors and industries. This
is my second run as a Samsung brand ambassador and I’m grateful for the
opportunity.” Banky W said in a recent interview.
Along with major achievements in his stable
including his selection as one of Nigeria's representatives to lift the Olympic
Torch in 2012, the singer and songwriter announced last week that he is set to
treat fans to an intimate concert this Valentine as he unveils his hugely
anticipated album of the year titled "R&BW".
Banky has also revealed the album cover for the
long awaited album which reveals collabos with A-listers like 2Face, M.I,
eLDee, Sarkodie, Vector, Skales, Niyola, Shaydee, Rotimi among other acts.
R&BW “The Grand Love” Concert, will hold
at The Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, February 15,
2013 and will feature the EME star team, Wizkid, Skales, Niyola, Shaydee
and DJ Exclusive led by Banky W himself along with some of Nigeria's
biggest names in R&B. They include Wande Coal, Darey, Tiwa Savage, Bez,
Blacky and Faze. Other star performers include Lynxxx, Sound
Sultan, Iyanya, Praiz, Omawumi, Waje, J Martins, May D,
Chidinma among many others. There will also be appearances by some of
Nigeria’s hottest comedians.
Special guests appearance will also be made at the
special Valentine concert by Don Jazzy and Yvonne Nelson as well as other
special surprises.
R&BW “The Grand Love” Concert is supported
by TheBeat99.9FM, MTV Base, Channel O, SoundCity, The Silverbird Group,
Wings, CoolFM, RhythmFM and Trace TV.
The concert is also powered by Samsung Mobile, Spinlet and Hennessy.
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