Staqk G
Staqk G | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tamunoibim Jude Tonye-Brown 31 July 1996 Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hip hop Afrobeats |
| Website | www |
Tamunoibim Jude Tonye-Brown (born 31 July 1996), known professionally as Staqk G, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He gained public recognition after participating in the fourth edition of the Hennessy Cypher "Gidi Gang" session in 2017. He later released the singles Mama Look and Way, the latter gaining popularity on TikTok. He is also the founder of Staqk Money School, an e-commerce training platform.[1][2]
Early life
Tonye-Brown was born on 31 July 1996 in Ibadan, Oyo State, and is from Rivers State. He attended Basorun Ogunmola High School for his secondary education.[3][4]
Career
In 2017, Staqk G participated in the fourth edition of the Hennessy Cypher, performing alongside artists including Falz, Dremo and Ladipoe.[5]
In 2020, he released Mama Look, featuring Kayode, which appeared on the TurnTable Top Triller Chart. In 2022, he released Way, which gained attention on TikTok.[6]
In 2023, he founded Staqk Money School, an e-commerce training platform aimed at teaching young people digital commerce skills.[7][8]
Artistry
Staqk G has cited Tupac Shakur, 50 Cent, The Notorious B.I.G., Kanye West, J. Cole, Jay-Z and Vector as musical influences.[9]
References
- ↑ "The rise of afro beat act, Staqk G". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Digital market is as big as Forex, says Staqk G". Nigerian Tribune. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "The rise of afro beat act, Staqk G". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Digital market is as big as Forex, says Staqk G". Nigerian Tribune. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Watch Gidi Gang's Hennessy Cypher". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Digital market is as big as Forex, says Staqk G". Nigerian Tribune. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Tonye Brown launches school to train youths on e-commerce". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Staqk Money School to unveil major e-commerce project in 2024". ThisDay. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "The rise of afro beat act, Staqk G". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2026.