Jeriq

Early life Chukwuebuka was born in Nkpor, Anambra, Jeriq is a native of Enugu. He is the first child out of five. He attended his secondary school education at College of the Immaculate Conception, Enugu and proceeded to Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), where he obtained his bachelor's degree in Computer Science in 2021. That same year, he signed with KOD Music. A deluxe edition of the album, including five additional tracks, was released in 2023.

In a review for The Native, critic Chibuzo Emmanuel described the album as showcasing Jeriq’s potential to become one of the leading artists in Nigeria. His single My Bro and the album Billion Dollar Dream were both nominated at The Headies 2023 Awards for Best Rap Single and Best Rap Album, respectively.

In 2023, Jeriq was featured on Worthy, a track from Gen Uru's album of the same name, which was overseen by Nigerian rapper Illibliss. On May 13, 2023, he made his debut on the Billboard Afrobeat Charts, appearing at number 47 as a featured artist on Zlatan's song Oganigwe, alongside Odumodublvck. Later that year, Rolling Stone recognized his collaboration with Blaqbonez, Nyem Ego, as one of the "40 Best Afropop Songs of 2023."

Jeriq hosted the Jeriq Hood Concert at the Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium in Onitsha on November 24, 2024, with an audience of over 20,000 people. On December 10, 2023, the concert took place in his hometown, Enugu, attracting 15,000 attendees at Okpara Square. He returned to Enugu for another concert on December 20, 2024, performing at the Nnamdi Azikwe stadium before an audience of 22,000. Following these events, he received a plaque from the Enugu State Ministry of Culture and Tourism in recognition of the concerts.

In August 2024, Jeriq was named a brand ambassador for Kedu App, a digital platform for connecting Igbo people.

Discography +AlbumsTitleDetailsBillion Dollar Dream Released: May 26, 2022 Format: Digital DownloadBillion Dollar Dream (Deluxe Version) Released: January 26, 2023 Format: Digital DownloadKing Released: August 16, 2024 Format: Digital Download +Extended PlayTitleDetailsHood Boy Dreams Released: May 6, 2020 Format: Digital DownloadEast N West with Dremo Released: April 23, 2021 Format: Digital DownloadEvil Twin with PsychoYP Released: January 26, 2024 Format: Digital Download Awards and nominations