Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon (born 6 December 1993), better known by his stage name Reekado Banks, is a singer, rapper and songwriter signed to the popular Mavin Records. He went by the stage name Spicy prior to his record deal with the Don Jazzy’s Mavin Record. As a famous young Nigerian artiste, Reekado Banks has worked with the cream of the Nigerian music industry including Don Jazzy, Illbliss, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Korede Bello, Di’Ja and Wale.
Ten Things You Didn’t Know about Him
1. Reekado Banks hails from Ondo State.
2. Reekado Banks is the last child from a musical family. His father used to sing and his mother used to dance. Moreover, his elder brother is a producer and his elder sister is a gospel singer. He grew up in a disciplinarian setting due to both of his parents being pastors.
3. Reekado Banks graduated secondary school at the age of 14.
4. In 2014, Reekado Banks graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in History and Strategic Study.
5. His record deal with Mavin Records came as a result of his brother submitting some of his songs to the label in an online talent search. Reekado Banks got signed to Mavin Records after his entry was selected from over 5000 entries.
6. Reekado Banks premiered the single “Turn It Up” on 21 February 2014, which was same day he got signed to Mavin Records; the song features Tiwa Savage and was released as his first official single under Mavin Records.
7. Reekado Banks has also worked with his label mates to release the collaborative singles “Adaobi”, “Arise”, Dorobucci, and “Looku Looku”.
8. Reekado Banks was declared the Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2014.
9. Reekado Banks has cited Don Jazzy, 2face Idibia, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Olamide and M.I as his key musical inspirations.
10. Reekado banks derived the stage name Reekado Banks by combining the meanings of the two names; the former part of his stage name translates to “strong ruler”, while the latter part loosely translates to “wealth”.
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wizzy… olamide.. don jazzy… korede bello.. tiwa salvage.. etc I love them all
i am a song writer,rapper,actor,an also a good dancer,if only I can be signed in to Marvin to show mah numerous talent could av been d best.
Good one, i pray to be sign by mavin.
God bless us all we shall overcome all obstacles..we also we get to d top soonest and b d best with God all tins are possible…God with us
In jesus name (amen) *smiles*
i really like this guy. i wish him more success! no matter what you face, know that some people expects the best from you. take care…
I like dat guy koredo bello I wish I am like him now
I love reekado banks Sony keep it up boss if dey like make dey fire katapot go anywhere you still remain reekado……like bovi reekado blanks..this my phone number 08178858312 am a tailor /fashion designer I need some too show me road
I love rekado song katapot I am also inspired by his music now am in need of ur help I won blow am a singer dis my number 09093570460
I will love to meet Don jazzy one day, I jx hope my wish wl be granted
with god and ur faith u shall reach to end keep it up guy but u are a small boy 23yrs?
I will like to be donjazzy
I love .I like him.
To duse.wu.says u wnt to becum lik reekado bankz nd all odas,diers one tin u dnt get,nd tat is,deir can only be one of u and me,u cant be lik anoda person,u cant pursue anoda persondream,work on ur dream….
.anyway love u reekado,be d best u can be
u are standard my brothers
REAKADOBANKS I ALWAYS FALL 4 U NOONI…TUALE MAY GOD FIRE KATAPORT 2 UR ENEMIES ALSO ENEMY UNDER D GREEN GRASS.LUV U BRO
Which musician could be like (who doesn’t see nonsense) luv ya so much