Baraka Andrew Ongeri (Binki) Biography: Age, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Songs, Wikipedia, TikTok, Girlfriend, Albums

Baraka Andrew Ongeri, professionally known as Binki, is an up-and-coming singer and songwriter from the United States. His unique sound and style have made waves in the music industry.

Binki’s music combines elements of indie, rock, and electronic genres, resulting in a fresh and exciting sound that has captured the attention of music lovers everywhere.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the music scene, Binki has already gained a dedicated following of fans who appreciate his innovative approach to music-making.

Profile

• Name: Baraka Andrew Ongeri
• Stage Name: Binki
• Date of Birth: September 14, 1997
• Age: 25 years
• Gender: Male
• Place of Birth: Pennsylvania, USA
• Nationality: African-American
• Profession: Singer, Songwriter

Early Life

Baraka Andrew Ongeri, popularly known as Binki, was born in Pennsylvania, USA to Kenyan parents. He grew up in a musically inclined family, with his father playing the guitar and his mother singing. Binki’s passion for music began early, and he started writing and recording his songs while in high school.

Binki originally studied to become an actor at UNC Greensboro. During college, he discovered a new passion for music and began to pursue it alongside his studies.

Despite this, he continued to identify himself primarily as an actor, with music being more of a secondary interest. However, as he continued to explore his musical talents, Binki began to gain recognition for his unique sound and style. Eventually, he decided to embrace his career as a musician fully.

Personal Life

Binki is a private person and prefers to keep his personal life out of the public eye. He is, however, known to be close to his family and friends and has spoken about the importance of having a solid support system in the music industry.

Career

Ongeri, after finishing college, relocated to Brooklyn in New York City. He debuted his first single titled “Marco” in 2018, followed by “Wiggle” the following year. In August 2019, Pigeons & Planes acknowledged him as one of the “best new artists” of the month, and in September, he released “Sea Sick.”

“Heybb!” and its music video were both released under Fader Label in October, and it was later used in an Apple Inc. ad for the iPad Air 4. “Heybb!” and “Sea Sick” both became viral hits on TikTok. During this time, Ongeri was still honing his acting skills.

In May 2021, he released “Clay Pigeon,” followed by “Revolve” in July. These two singles were included in his debut EP, Motor Function, released in August and received positive reviews from music critics. In March 2023, Ongeri released “Hotel Window.”

Net Worth

As of 2023, sources estimate Binki’s net worth is around $500,000. However, his net worth may be uncertain due to various factors, such as his career, investments, and other financial decisions.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @binkstinks
• Twitter handle: N/A

Discography

• Heybb
• Clay Pigeon
• Revolve
• Landline
• Marco
• Invisible Fence
• Sea Sick
• Rocket Ship
• Wiggle