Nigerian R&B singer, Banky W, has been honoured
with a citation certificate by Eric L. Adams, the President of the Borough of
Brooklyn in New York for his contribution to his community and successful
career.
Banky W who hosted and performed at the One Africa
Music Festival in New York last night shared a photo of the recognition on
Instagram with an inspirational message…
‘So
earlier today, The President of the Borough of Brooklyn honoured us with
citation certificates, for our contributions to our communities and for our
career accomplishments.
Here’s the
thing in life, it’s important to find your purpose, and to trust God and
believe in yourself as you work hard to chase it. Follow the path that leads to
you fulfilling your destiny.’
I lived in
NYC for over 10 YEARS. And at the time, being on stage at a venue like the
Barclay’s Center, or being honoured by the City Of New York, didn’t seem like
something that was remotely possible.
But I felt like my calling/destiny was back
home in Africa. I felt like the music grind I’d started… it just felt like
Lagos was where I was meant to be. Even though at the time, my entire immediate
family no longer lived in Naija and my parents couldn’t understand why I’d want
to risk it all to go back there.
It took a
while to make the decision, But I quit my Job in Engineering, bought a one way
ticket and came back. And here I am, 7 years later, performing at and hosting
the #oneafricamusicfest at the Barclay’s Center being honoured by Brooklyn…
I share
this not to be arrogant.. but to tell you that truly, NOTHING is impossible.
You can be all that you plan to be. If I could make it, you can too. Your
current position in life is only temporary. It’s like The story of Joseph in
the Bible, he had to go all the way to Prison to make it to the Palace.. God
did it for me, He can do it for you too. Who would have thought that I’d need
to go all the way to Africa to make it to the ‘top’ of NYC?
Don’t give up on yourself or your dreams.
Impossible is not fact; it’s merely an opinion. As my boy Kingsley once shared
with me, even when it seems like things are falling apart, they can still fall
into place. You can make it. I promise’.
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