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ClassiQ | |
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| Born | Barnabas Luka Buba |
| Origin | Bauchi, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter and rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Arewa Mafia Records |
Buba Barnabas Luka (born 21 September 1991), known professionally as ClassiQ,[1] is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper.[2] he gained attention with his debut release "Sama"[3] then national recognition after the release of "King Kong" (Remix) by Vector the Viper featuring Phyno, Reminisce, ClassiQ himself & Uzi.[4][5][6]
Early life
editClassiQ was born on the 21st of September, 1991, in Bauchi State, which falls in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria.[7] He is the first child of his parent with two younger siblings. His father was a lecturer. He attended Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Staff Primary School for his elementary education. After finishing his secondary school studies and meeting necessary requirements, he went further to Bayero University in Kano, where he studied Computer Science and graduated in 2009.[8]
Career
editClassiQ started his career when he was very young,[9] at the age of 16 years old. He sings his songs in 2 languages: Hausa and English.[10] This music style of ClassiQ attracted many music fans, which made him gain wide recognition in the Nigerian music industry, especially the Hausa music industry.[2]
References
edit- ^ "ClassiQ". Music In Africa. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ a b Acho, Affa (23 April 2023). "Top 8 Hottest Rappers From Northern Nigeria". Leadership News. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Classiq Debuts With Sama". Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "King Kong (Remix) • Channels Television". Channels Television. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ mayowa (14 May 2015). "All Hail Vector's 'King Kong Remix'". Channels Television. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "VIDEO: Vector - King Kong (Remix) Ft Phyno, Reminisce, Classiq & Uzi". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ kunleben (2 July 2023). "Classiq Biography: Real Name, Age, Tribe, Origin, Songs, Net Worth". 360dopes. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "ClassiQ Biography | Songs | Net Worth | Age | Naijabiography". Naijabiography Media. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ admin (2 January 2016). "ClassiQ". Naija Beats. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Client Challenge". www.ft.com. Retrieved 14 December 2025.