Sheye Banks
| Sheye Banks | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Seyebomi Ademuyiwa Adeniran Ogunsanya Lagos, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Mr. Banks |
| 💼 Occupation | On-Air Personality, Broadcast Journalist, Music Executive, Hypeman, Entrepreneur |
| 📆 Years active | 2010s–present |
| 👔 Employer | Soundcity Africa |
| Known for | Pioneering the "AfroHype" subgenre of Afrobeats |
| Notable work | Party and Vybez (EP) Vol. 1 (2021), Party and Vybez (EP) Vol. 2 (2022), Statement of Account (2023), Ball Hard (2025) |
| Title | Group Programs Director, Soundcity Africa |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Father (print press business owner), Mother (lecturer) |
Sheye Banks (real name Seyebomi Ademuyiwa Adeniran Ogunsanya) is a Nigerian on-air personality, broadcast journalist, music executive, hypeman, and entrepreneur. He is known for pioneering the "AfroHype" subgenre of Afrobeats and currently serves as Group Programs Director at Soundcity Africa.[1][2]
Career
Sheye Banks began his broadcasting career with an internship at AHBS in Kent, United Kingdom.[3] Following this foundational experience, he returned to Nigeria where he developed his skills at Unilag FM, the University of Lagos's radio station. After five years, he joined the Kiss FM franchise, working in both Abuja and Lagos, where he became known for balancing his career with postgraduate studies and marketing roles.[4]
In 2016, Banks moved to Soundcity Radio 98.5, Lagos, where he rose to prominence as an on-air personality and was later appointed Group Programs Director of Soundcity Africa. He has hosted multiple local and international shows and is notable for his prowess on highly controversial interviews with artists such as Rema, Alpha P, Dapo Tuburna, and Skales.[5][6][7]
Sheye Banks is widely recognized not only for his discerning musical taste but also for his exceptional capabilities as a music executive and event host. His profound understanding of industry trends has further positioned him as an impactful A&R, collaborating with and contributing to the success of leading artists such as Davido, Rema, Kizz Daniel, Reekado Banks, BNXN, Ruger, CKay, and Joeboy.[8]
AfroHype and Music
Banks is credited as the pioneer of the "AfroHype" subgenre, which blends elements of Afrobeats with live hypeman energy and audience interaction.[9] He has also released several music projects that showcase this sound.
Recognition
Sheye Banks has received several awards and accolades for his work as an On-Air Personality (OAP) and hypeman. These include:
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Scream Awards | Youth Favorite OAP of the Year | Won |
| 2019 | Scream Awards | Hypeman of the Year | Won |
| 2019 | Campus Hubb Awards | OAP of the Year | Won |
| 2020 | West African Point Awards | OAP of the Year | Won |
| 2021 | City People Awards | OAP of the Year | Won |
| 2022 | Maya Awards | OAP of the Year | Won |
| 2023 | Eko Heritage Awards | OAP of the Year | Won |
| 2024 | The Future Awards Africa | Prize for On-Air Personality | Won |
| 2025 | Eko Heritage Awards | Trailblazer Award for Innovation in Digital & Terrestrial Media / Pioneering AfroHype | Won |
Discography
Extended plays
- Party and Vybez (EP) Vol. 1 (2021)[10]
- Party and Vybez (EP) Vol. 2 (2022)[11]
- Ball Hard (EP) (2025)[12]
Studio albums
- Statement of Account (2023)[13]
Personal life
Sheye Banks was born in Lagos to the Ogunsanya family. His father is a print press business owner, and his mother is a lecturer. He is the first of four children.[14]
References
- ↑ "Sheye Banks".
- ↑ "Meet Sheye Banks: An A&R, OAP and Music Executive Championing "Afro-Hype"".
- ↑ "Spotlight Monday: Sheye Banks". 7 August 2023.
- ↑ "NATIVE Exclusive: Sheye Banks is Transforming His Creativity". 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Rema speaks to Rachel and Sheye Banks - Listen to the Full conversation here". 11 April 2019.
- ↑ "Dapo Tuburna's Explosive Interview: Talks Split from TINNY | What's up Lagos w. Rachel & Sheye Banks". 2 July 2019.
- ↑ "Rapper Skales compares himself to King Solomon, says he has dated 100 women | Pulse Nigeria".
- ↑ "Sheye Banks is using his music to advance Hype men in Afrobeats | Pulse Nigeria".
- ↑ https://spurplayafrica.com/f/sheye-banks-keeps-it-a-buck-on-new-the-rise-of-afrohype-series?trk=organization_guest_main-feed-card-text&blogcategory=Entertainment
- ↑ "Sheye Banks the Badass Oap and Hypeman". 23 June 2018.
- ↑ "NATIVE Exclusive: Sheye Banks is Transforming His Creativity". 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Sheye Banks is using his music to advance Hype men in Afrobeats | Pulse Nigeria".
- ↑ "Ogunsanya-Nigerian Entertainment Industry is the Push of Afrobeats to the World". 27 December 2019.
- ↑ "Celebrating the Freedom to be You: Sheye Banks and Mobola Tells Us How They Became Independent". 28 October 2021.
External links
- Official profile on Soundcity
- Spotlight feature on The49thStreet
- Interview on MyStreetz Magazine
- Feature on Native Mag
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