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The Rise of Nicoye Banks

The Rise of Nicoye Banks
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Looking Dapper

Actor Nicoye Banks attends the Hennessy Black ‘Done Different’ NJ launch at the Moet Hennessy Office on March 11, 2010 in New York City.

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Brooklyn’s Finest

We love how put together Nicoye looks at the premiere of Antoine Fuqua’s “Brooklyn’s Finest” premiere.

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Going Places

Banks’ career is really starting to build a momentum, as he is featured in two of the biggest filsm of this season, “The Green Zone” and “Brooklyn’s Finest.”

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Up-And-Comer

Banks attends an MTV VMAs party in 2006.

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Classy Brother

Nicoye Banks attends the ‘Done Different’ Launch for Hennessy Black in New York City.

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Red Carpet Time

Nicoye Banks attends the ‘Green Zone’ New York premiere in New York City.

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Checkered Past

The cast of ‘The High Priestess Of Dark Alley’ attends the opening night of ‘The High Priestess Of Dark Alley’ at The Billie Holiday Theatre on April 29, 2009 in Brooklyn, New York City.

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