Douglas Jack Agu who is professionally known as Runtown (born 19 August 1989), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer. In 2014, there were reports in the media that Runtown wrote “Aye”.

Runtown Early Life, Biography, Age, Net Worth, Education and Real Name.

Birth name: Douglas Jack Agu
Also known as: Runtown
Born: 19 August 1989 (age 33)
Origin: Enugu State, Nigeria
Genres: R&B, Afro-fusion, hip hop, reggae
Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s): Vocals
Years active: 2010–present
Labels: Soundgod Music Group

Early Life
Runtown was born on 19 August 1989 in Enugu but grew up partly in Abuja and Lagos, where he finished his primary education. After the death of his father, he moved to Abuja with his mother, who was working in the Ministry of Health.

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Career
In 2014 he released “Gallardo”, a song which features vocals from Davido and was released as the first single off his debut studio album Ghetto University. Gallardo went on to win “Best Collaboration of the Year” at the 2014 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On 23 November 2015, Runtown released his debut studio album titled Ghetto University via MTN Music Plus through Eric Many Entertainment. The album generated over ₦35million on the music portal thus earning him a spot in the list of “Top 5 Most Streamed Artist”.

On 4 November 2016, Runtown released the ballad “Mad Over You”, which charted at number 38 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart. Joey Akan from Pulse Nigeria described the song as a “self-produced track that draws inspiration from the Ghanaian Alkayida sound”. Runtown told The Fader magazine that the song was inspired by African beauty.

Runtown – Things I Know

Discography
Runtown discography
Ghetto University (2015)
Tradition (2020)

Awards and nominations
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2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Collaboration of The Year Nominated
The Headies 2014 Next Rated Act Nominated
2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Pop Artiste Nominated
City People Entertainment Awards Artiste of The Year Nominated
2017 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards African Artiste Of The Year Won
2017 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival Best Collaboration of The Year Won
Viewers Choice Won
Listeners Choice Nominated

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