The music industry consists of different individuals who have contributed to the growth and development of music. Many people have ensured that fans stay entertained with diverse genres of songs.
Biography of RunTown
Runtown, whose full name is Douglas Jack Agu, is a Nigerian afrobeat singer and songwriter. He is best known for releasing “Gallardo,” his debut song, which made him famous in the Nigerian music industry.
Age
Runtown is 33 years old.
Early Life And Education
Runtown, whose full name is Douglas Jack Agu, was born on the 19th of August 1989 in the City of Enugu to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Agu. He majorly grew up in Enugu before his father’s demise.
Runtown left with his mother to Abuja as she held a job position in Nigeria’s Ministry of Health. His mother faced another transfer, and he had to relocate again to Lagos, Nigeria.
It was in Lagos state that Runtown completed his primary school education. Furthermore, he went to St. Augustine’s Seminary Ezzamgbo in Enugu but didn’t complete his education. Runtown later went on a trip to New York City, where he decided to chase a career in the fashion industry.
Personal Life
Runtown is among a long list of prominent musicians to have made it big in the Nigerian music industry. He is currently not in a relationship. But he was formerly in a relationship with the South Sudanese model, Adut Akech. They later broke up in 2021.
Career
Runtown is one of the many artists who started their musical journey at a young age. He is known to have engaged in numerous music contests. Runtown came into the limelight of Nigeria’s entertainment industry in 2014 after releasing “Gallardo.” This song featured a top and famous musician, Davido, who significantly assisted him in securing a record deal with Eric Manny Entertainment and various performance gigs.
As a result of its dominance, Gallardo earned Runtown the Collaboration of The Year Award at the 2014 Nigerian Entertainment Awards. His debut album, “Ghetto University,” was released in 2015, and he remained a significant figure in the industry.
Mad Over You, another top hit of Runtown, was a significant factor in his success in the music industry. Runtown remains one of the energetic music-producing individuals in Nigeria that has contributed massively to the industry’s advancement.
Net Worth
Runtown has an estimated net worth of between $800,000 and $1,200,000.
