Staqk G

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.

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.

Career

In 2017, Staqk G participated in the fourth edition of the Hennessy Cypher, performing alongside artists including Falz, Dremo and Ladipoe.

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.

In 2023, he founded Staqk Money School, an e-commerce training platform aimed at teaching young people digital commerce skills.

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.