Fast rising Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks, is 22-year-old today, December 6, 2015.
To celebrate the Mavin act, here are 10 things you need to know about him
- His real name is Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon.
- He completed his secondary education when he was 14-year-old
- Reekado got signed to Mavin Records in February 2014.
- That same year, he graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in History and Strategic Study.
- Before signing on to Mavin Records, he went by the stage name Spicy.
- He was declared the Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2014.
- The young star is a brand ambassador to telecommunications company, Globacom.
- He has released various hit singles including ‘Katapot’, ‘Sugar Baby’ and ‘Corner’.
- Reekado has collaborated with top acts including Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage and Falz.
- He was recently nominated as the Most Promising Male Artiste of Africa for the KORA Awards.