Solomon Ayoleyi Hanniel popularly known as Reekado Banks is a musician and songwriter. He studied History and Strategic in the University of Lagos. Reekado Banks is the last of six children, his father is a pastor and his mother a caterer.
He has been singing since he was six years old, he listened to different kinds of music, from RnB to pop to Apala to gospel. Reekado Banks discovered his interest in music when he wrote his first song ‘Olorun Ose’ which means ‘Thank You Lord’ in English. He didn’t put much interest in music until after his secondary education in 2008, while waiting to get admitted into the university, he used music to distract himself from boredom.
Reekado Banks got signed under one of the biggest record label in Nigeria ‘Mavin’ on February, 2014. His brother sent his demo track to Don Jazzy and he was called to record his songs, he showcased his talent and versatility and got a spot with the incredible team of Don Jazzy, D’Prince, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Di ja and Koredo Bello to further strengthen the new frontline of the Mavin 2.0
In an interview he claimed he have three qualities which are rear in most artistes.
“I don’t know what they have that I don’t have, but I know I have three things going for me: I work hard; I believe in God, and I listen to people’s advices, so that’s what keeps me going.”
Reekado Bank’s first official single under Mavin is ‘Turn It Up‘, the track featured the music diva and Mavin’s first lady Tiwa Savage. Turn It Up was a really good hit and it made good airwaves. It is a blend of country, dancehall and afro pop. Reekado Banks is the 2014 Headie Rookie, the rookie of the year contest is one category that gives a once in a lifetime opportunity to upcoming stars to get on the biggest stage. The initiative was borne out of a desire to provide a platform to boost young budding talent into superstardom.
The young man, Reekado Banks is God fearing and he is determined to make it in the industry. He featured in ‘Allelu’ with three of the finest pop stars in the world led by Mavin boss, Don Jazzy, American rapper Wale and YBNL boss Olamide. ‘Allelu’ is produced by Maleek Berry and it was released on March 2015.
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