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Douglas Jack Agu (born August 19, 1989) is well known in the music industry by his stage name Runtown.
He is a 35-year-old successful Nigerian African music singer, songwriter and producer.
He became a celebrity in the industry after releasing his first single “Gallardo” featuring Davido.
Following the release of this single, Runtown released his debut album, Ghetto University, as well as the singles “Mad Over You” and “For You”.
Nigerian singer
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 Runtown: History, Biography, Photos |
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| Name: | Douglas Jack Agu |
| stage name: | London |
| Date of Birth: | August 19, 1989 (35 years old) |
| place of birth: | Enugu, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Enugu State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| parents: | Agu Family |
| Children: | not applicable |
| high: | 1.75 m |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Adut Akech (former) |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $800,000 to $1.2 million |
early life
London was born on August 19, 1989 to Mr. and Mrs. Agu. He is an Igbo boy from Enugu State. He spent his first few years in his parents’ home. However, after his father’s death, his mother was transferred to Abuja and he moved with her. His mother, Mrs. Agu, works in the Ministry of Health.
After a brief period of living in Abuja, Renton moved to Lagos when his mother was transferred again. He completed his primary education in Lagos. He and his mother lived a relatively comfortable life in Lagos mainland.
He graduated with honors from a top private secondary school in Lagos and went on to pursue a degree at a prestigious university in southern Nigeria.
London discovered at a young age that music was his path, so he pursued it diligently, improving his craft over the years.
Profession
Runtown was thrust into the spotlight when their first single, “Gallardo,” became an instant hit. The song was sung by music superstar Davido, who helped the band land a record deal with Eric Manny Entertainment and many performance opportunities.
Gallardo’s work was so successful that he won the Best Collaboration of the Year Award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2014. After several months of studio work, he released his debut album, Ghetto University, in 2015.
Runtown was the talk of the industry in late 2016 and early 2017, thanks to the success of his song “Mad Over You” which was released on November 4, 2016.
The talented singer announced to his fans that he will be releasing an album soon. The album is titled Soundgod Reloaded. One of the songs from the album, Kini Issue, was released in September 2020. Another single he released in 2020 is Tradition.
Social Media
Afrobeats star Runtown has over 3 million followers on Instagram and thousands on Twitter.
- Instagram – @runtown
- Twitter – @runtown
Personal life
On August 19, singer Runtown turned 35. He lives in Nigeria and the United States, owning luxury apartments and luxury cars in both countries.
Runtown was in a serious relationship with South Sudanese model Adut Akech. However, the two broke up in July 2021 due to irreconcilable differences.
Besides creating music, Runtown is also an entrepreneur who has invested in several small businesses in Nigeria. This helps him earn enough income to support his lavish lifestyle.
net worth
With the success of his project, Runtown, the Enugu-born artist has an estimated net worth of $800,000-$1,200,000.
