Tamunoibim Jude Tonye-Brown (born 31 July 1996), better known as Staqk G, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence shortly after the fourth season of Hennessy Cypher's session titled "Gidi Gang". He gained further recognition with the release of "Mama Look" featuring Kayode, which debuted at No. 25 on the TurnTable Top Triller Chart, and a domestic success with "Way", which became popular on TikTok.
He is currently a digital marketing expert, CEO, and Founder of Staqk Money School.
Early Life and Career
Jude Brown Tamunoibim hails from one of the communities in the 23 local government areas of Rivers State, located in the Southern region of Nigeria.
He was born on 31 July 1996 in Ibadan and had his secondary education at Basorun Ogunmola High School.
In 2017, Staqk was introduced by Hennessy as one of the participants in the fourth season of its Cypher session, alongside Falz, Dremo, Ladipoe, and Yoye.
In 2020, he had a minor breakthrough with his debut single "Mama Look", which entered the TurnTable Top Triller Chart at #25. He gained major recognition in 2022 with "Way", which trended widely on TikTok.
Staqk launched his YouTube channel, Staqk Money, on 27 January 2023, where he shares e-commerce tips and personal experiences.
In 2023, he founded Staqk Money School, an e-commerce teaching institute.
On 12 October 2023, during a press conference, he unveiled the school's 2024 Q2 plans, discussing the impact of Nigeria’s e-commerce industry and how the COVID-19 pandemic spurred the sector’s growth.
Artistry
Staqk G credits the following as his biggest musical influences: - 2Pac - 50 Cent - Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie) - Kanye West - J. Cole - Jay-Z - Vector
References
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