Years After Inspiring Love-People By How Beautifully They Love Each Other, Banky W Reveals Who Made The Deciding Move

Iconic Nigerian Musician, Music Executive, Pastor and Politician Banky W has shared a surprising detail about how his love story with wife Adesua Etomi-Wellington truly began—and it turns out, she was the one who made the defining move.

During a recent conversation with Teju Babyface, the couple peeled back the curtain on their relationship, offering a more intimate look at how their journey unfolded away from the spotlight.

Banky W admitted he was drawn to Adesua from the start, but things didn’t progress the way he’d hoped. Despite his interest, she kept their relationship strictly platonic for quite some time, leaving him firmly in the “friend zone.”

Instead of pressing further, he chose to take a step back and lean into his faith.

He recounted that, after over a year of patience and prayer, everything shifted unexpectedly when Adesua began referring to him as “my husband”—a moment he says changed the course of their relationship entirely.

For Adesua, the years since have only deepened their connection. Reflecting on their marriage, she shared that even after a decade together, their bond remains strong and affectionate, filled with small, meaningful gestures that keep their love alive.

She also revealed she once had no intention of marrying someone who was an artiste, pastor, or politician—yet ended up with a partner who embodies all three.

The couple, who got married in 2017 after capturing hearts in the hit film The Wedding Party, have since become one of Nigeria’s most admired celebrity pairs.

Together, they are raising two sons—Hazaiah, born in 2021, and Zekiah, who arrived in October 2025—while continuing to grow in their respective careers and shared purpose.

From a one-sided crush to a lasting marriage, their story is a reminder that sometimes love unfolds in its own timing—and should never be forced.