Banky W has opened up about how losing the 2023 election changed his outlook on life, faith, and purpose.
The Nigerian singer and politician shared how the painful experience led him to surrender his plans to God.
He also reflected on his nickname, P.Banks, joking that its “P” once stood for “Professor” rather than “Pastor”.
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“I used to joke that the ‘P’ in P.Banks stood for Professor, not Pastor. I guess God heard,” he wrote in an Instagram post on Thursday.
The post featured Banky W performing a worship song about trusting God when His answers differ from personal expectations.
The song explores the frustration of waiting for an answer before recognising that God may provide something different from what was requested.
It also encourages believers to release their expectations and trust God’s purpose.
Banky W Reflects on Life After Election Loss
In his post, the entertainer explained that his defeat in the 2023 election deeply affected him.
He said the experience inspired him in some ways but also left him heartbroken.
“When the dust settled, I took those pieces back to God. And I surrendered,” he wrote.
Banky W said he began asking God about the direction his life should take.
He questioned whether his future lay in leadership, ministry, entertainment or business.
He also wondered whether he needed to choose between serving God and pursuing his other interests.
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He wrote: “I asked Him, ‘What’s next? What’s Your will for my life? Is it leadership or ministry? Entertainment or business? Marketplace or ministry?’”
The singer said he eventually realised that he had been separating paths God had not asked him to separate.
He added: “And somewhere along the way, I realized that I was asking God to choose between things He had never asked me to separate.”
Banky W’s reflections offer a glimpse into how he has been thinking about faith and his future since the election.
His message also connects his entertainment career with his growing involvement in Christian ministry.
