Music News | 21 April 2008 11:46 CET

BANKY W RETURNS TO THE US

BARELY months after American bred Rhythm and Blues crooner, Banky W, relocated to Nigeria in a quest for acceptance and recognition in his motherland, the singer has packed his bags and returned to his former base in the U.S. Trendtainment gathered that the move became necessary courtesy of his UK and U.S hit single, Capable that has created a huge demand for his presence in the U.S.

“ The song, Capable has generated more buzz in the United States than Ebutte Meta did in Nigeria thus it became expedient for Banky W to jet away to his 'second' home,” says a source close to the R&B singer.

In a bid to reaffirm Banky's devotion towards his Nigerian fans, Trendtainment gathered that Banky W has not gone for good. “He is still coming home. This is his home and he loves it here. Banky has a couple of performance engagements he has to honour, that is why he is in the US right now. He should be back before the end of April ” said the source who also revealed that Banky W had plans to unveil his highly anticipated album aptly titled Mr Capable as soon as he returns.

Trends gathered that Banky W who had earlier travelled to South Africa alongside one of Nigeria's hottest music video directors, DJ Tee, for the video shot of Capable is expected to unveil the video a few days before the commercial release of his Nigerian debut, Mr. Capable.

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