Singer and actor Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has shared how his wife Adesua Etomi came to see him as her husband after he stepped back from pursuing her.
In an interview with Teju Babyface, Banky said he was convinced early that Adesua was the one for him, even though she did not feel the same way at first.
He explained that after several attempts that did not work out, he decided to withdraw and turn to prayer, adding that he would not raise the issue again unless she came to that conclusion on her own.
Banky said,“I was like, I’m not talking to her again. Maybe because of all the hearts I have broken, God has now sent somebody to break my heart.
“I went to God and said, ‘I feel like this is my wife, but she can’t see it. If you want us together, go and tell her.
“I vowed that if she didn’t come to that conclusion herself, I would not bring it up again”.
According to him, things changed after Adesua said she had received confirmations and reached out to him.
“Banky, you know you’re my husband, right?”
Banky said he remained calm during the call, noting that he had already been certain for some time.
“I’ve known for a year and a half, I’ve just been waiting for you to catch up”.
Adesua also spoke about their marriage, saying they have remained close over the years.
“This year, in October, our marriage will be 10 years, and we still hold each other’s hands together unconsciously all the time; we sleep together with our feet touching each other. Before I met my husband, I told God I didn’t want to marry a musician, a pastor or a politician, but God gave me all three”.
The couple got married in 2017, with ceremonies held in Lagos and Cape Town, South Africa.
They have since spoken about personal challenges, including the loss of a set of twins. In 2021, they welcomed their first child, a boy, and in 2024, they had another son.
Beyond entertainment, Banky W has been involved in politics, contesting for a seat in the House of Representatives, while Adesua has continued her acting career.
