Singer Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W, claims that Whitemoney, the winner of BBNaija's "Shine Ya Eye" contest, was not signed by Empire Mates Entertainment (EME).
In a chat with Hot FM, Banky detailed how he and his partner made the decision to switch from a record label to a media and marketing agency in 2017.
When they signed Whitemoney, the host questioned if that was the reason.
They never did, according to Banky W, but rather they assisted him in securing an influencer arrangement with a business entity they provide services to.
He emphasised that Whitemoney was not an artist signed to EME and that he was not one of their performers.
He said: “I didn’t sign White money. What we did was we helped him with an influencer deal with one of the corporate clients that we service.
“So he’s an ambassador for the company. We helped signed him to market their brand.
“So, we didn’t sign him. He’s not our artiste.”
On September 20, 2022, Hazel Oyeze Onoduenyi aka Whitemoney announced a deal with Banky W’s record label, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME).
The elated reality TV star made the announcement via his Instagram page where he shared a photo flanked by Banky W and Captain Tunde Demuren.
Captioning the post, the aspiring ‘Grammy-winner’ expressed excitement about his new journey while announcing the release date for an incoming project.
He wrote: “Now that we are in good hands, let the music flow. “Egwu” & “You Bad” DROPS: 23:09:22. Are You Ready????”