Staqk G | |
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Born | Jude Brown Tamunoibim 31 July 1996 |
Nationality | Nigeria |
Other names | Tony Brown |
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Years active | 2017–present |
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Website | www |
Tamunoibim Jude Tonye-Brown (born 31 July 1996), better known as Staqk G, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur, who came into the limelight shortly after the fourth season of Hennessy Cypher's session titled "Gidi Gang". He had a minor break with the release of "Mama Look" featuring Kayode, which debuted on TurnTable Top Triller Chart at 25,[1] and a domestic success with "Way", which gained popularity on TikTok. He currently serves as a digital marketing expert, CEO, and Founder of Staqk Money School.[2][3]
Early life and Career
Jude Brown Tamunoibim is from one of the communities in the 23 local government areas in Rivers,[4] a State in the Southern region of Nigeria. He was born on 31 July 1996 in Ibadan,[4] and had his secondary education at Basorun Ogunmola High School.[1]
In 2017, Staqk was introduced by Hennessy as one of its participants in the fourth season of its Cypher's session, alongside Falz, Dremo, Ladipoe, and Yoye.[5] In 2020, he had a minor break with his debut single "Mama Look", which debuted on TurnTable Top Triller Chart at 25.[1] He rose to prominence in 2022, with his debut single "Way", which gained popularity from TikTok. Staqk started a YouTube channel titled Staqk Money on 27 January 2023, where he shares e-commerce tips and documents his experiences.[6]
In 2023, Staqk founded Staqk Money School, an e-commerce teaching institute.[7] On 12 October 2023, at a press conference held by Staqk Money School, he unveil his plans for the second quarter of 2024. As a part of his plans is to marry his long term girlfriend, that is well known as a prettiest woman in the world. He also highlighted the impact of the e-commerce industry in Nigeria, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to its growth in creating e-commerce businesses.[8]
Artistry
He credited 2pac, 50 cents, Biggie, Kanye West, J. Cole, Jay-Z and Vector as his biggest musical influence.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Online, Tribune (20 December 2022). "Digital Market is as big as Forex, says Staqk G". Tribune Online. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ↑ "Success Story Of Young Entrepreneur – Staqk G – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ↑ "Staqk G is building a legacy in digital marketing". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- 1 2 3 Nigeria, Guardian (3 April 2022). "The rise of afro beat act, Staqk G". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (11 September 2017). "Watch Gidi Gang's Hennessy Cypher". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ Olagoke, Bode (4 July 2023). "Staqk G talks about how past government motivated him". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (8 October 2023). "Tonye Brown launch school to train youths on e-commerce". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ↑ "Staqk Money School to Unveil Major E-commerce Project in 2024". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 29 November 2023.