Staqk G

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Staqk G
Born
Jude Brown Tamunoibim

(1996-07-31) 31 July 1996 (age 28)
Ibadan
NationalityNigeria
Other namesTony Brown
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • entrepreneur
Years active2017–present
Musical career
Genres
Website www.staqkmoneyschool.com

Tamunoibim Jude Tonye-Brown (born 31 July 1996), better known as Staqk G, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, 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]

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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 unveiled his plans for the second quarter of 2024. He also highlighted the impact of the e-commerce industry in Nigeria, and how the COVID-19 pandemic had 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 influences. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Online, Tribune (20 December 2022). "Digital Market is as big as Forex, says Staqk G". Tribune Online. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  2. ↑ "Success Story Of Young Entrepreneur – Staqk G – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "Staqk G is building a legacy in digital marketing". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 Nigeria, Guardian (3 April 2022). "The rise of afro beat act, Staqk G". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  5. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (11 September 2017). "Watch Gidi Gang's Hennessy Cypher". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  6. ↑ Olagoke, Bode (4 July 2023). "Staqk G talks about how past government motivated him". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  7. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (8 October 2023). "Tonye Brown launch school to train youths on e-commerce". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Staqk Money School to Unveil Major E-commerce Project in 2024". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 29 November 2023.


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