Draft:Sheye Banks
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Comment: This draft relies heavily on sources based on interviews to support unsubstantiated assertions and puffery in Wikipedia's voice. Of the sources cited, The Nation is best and Soundcity is the worst. ~Anachronist (who / me) (talk) 16:26, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
Sheye Banks | |
|---|---|
 Sheye Banks in Lagos | |
| Born | Seyebomi Ademuyiwa Adeniran Ogunsanya |
| Occupation | Media personality |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Awards | OAP of the Future Awards (2024) |
| Website | sheyebanks |
Seyebomi Ademuyiwa Adeniran Ogunsanya, professionally known as Sheye Banks is a Nigerian on-air personality based in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] He is widely regarded as the pioneer of Afro-Hype, a subgenre of Afrobeats, where a hypeman performs over danceable instrumental beats without a conventional vocalist.[2]
Early life and background
Banks grew up in Egbeda in Akowonjo, Lagos State, Nigeria.[3] In 2010, during a gap year in Kent, UK, Banks was introduced to Ashford Hospital Broadcasting Service (AHBS), which influenced his decision to pursue a career in broadcasting.[4] He returned to Nigeria and began studying at University of Lagos (UNILAG).[1] he has cited Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Westlife, and Michael Jackson as his musical influence.[3]
Career
Banks joined UNILAG FM, a campus radio station of UNILAG, where he served as on-air personality.[4] In 2015, he worked at Kiss FM in Abuja and later in the Lagos station which was launched in 2016.[4] In March 2019 he left Kiss FM for Soundcity 98.5 FM. In the same year he won the City People Entertainment Awards for best on-air personality of the year.[1]
Awards
| 2019 | City People Entertainment Awards | On-Air Personality of the Year | Won | [5] |
| 2024 | The Future Awards Africa | On-Air Personality of the Year | Won | [6][7] |
References
- ^ a b c "Sheye Banks: Jack of many trades, master of all". Vanguard News. 29 December 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ "Meet Sheye Banks: An A&R, OAP and Music Executive Championing "Afro-Hype"". TurnTable Charts. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ a b "Sheye Banks Is Transforming His Creativity". The Native. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ a b c "Sheye Banks – OAP Bio". Soundcity TV. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ "Winners Emerge @ City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ^ "Meet the Winners of the 18th Edition of the Future Awards Africa". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ "Sheye Banks wins Future Awards Africa OAP of the Year 2024". The Nation. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
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