10 things to know about Reekado Banks at 22

Reekado Banks

Fast rising Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks, is 22-year-old today, December 6, 2015.

To celebrate the Mavin act, here are 10 things you need to know about him

  1. His real name is Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon.
  2. He completed his secondary education when he was 14-year-old
  3. Reekado got signed to Mavin Records in February 2014.
  4. That same year, he graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in History and Strategic Study.
  5. Before signing on to Mavin Records, he went by the stage name Spicy.
  6. He was declared the Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2014.
  7. The young star is a brand ambassador to telecommunications company, Globacom.
  8. He has released various hit singles including ‘Katapot’, ‘Sugar Baby’ and ‘Corner’.
  9. Reekado has collaborated with top acts including Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage and Falz.
  10. He was recently nominated as the Most Promising Male Artiste of Africa for the KORA Awards.