Classiq’s full name is Buba Barnabas Luka. He is considered one of Northern Nigeria’s best rappers. He is known as Arewa Mafia because of his musical abilities.
Early Life
Classiq was born on September 21, 1991, in Bauchi State, Nigeria, in the country’s North-East geopolitical zone. He is his parents’ first child, and he has two younger siblings. His father was a professor. He received his primary education at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Staff Primary School. He attended Bayero University in Kano after completing his secondary school studies and meeting the necessary requirements. He graduated in 2009 with a degree in Computer Science.
Career
ClassiQ began his career when he was very young, at the age of 16 at the time. He sings in two languages: Hausa and English. ClassiQ’s music style drew a large number of music fans, earning him widespread recognition in the Nigerian music industry, particularly in the Hausa music industry.
ClassiQ has featured many prominent Nigerian music artists due to his rapping prowess. He has appeared in music with Davido, M.I Abaga, Dj Ab, Wande Coal, and others.
Selected Discography
Album
- 2018 Net Worth
Singles
- 2022 Too Much Pleasure
- 2021 Yaran Zamani (feat. Ice Prince)
- 2021 I Love You
- 2021 CR7
- 2020 Ready
- 2020 Free (Remix Edition)
- 2020 Bara
- 2019 In My Mind
- 2018 Gudu
- 2018 Gargajiya
- 2018 Wonder Me
- 2018 Up & Away
- 2018 Sharp Sharp
- 2018 Sai Godiya
- 2018 Manager
- 2018 Culture
- 2018 Binta
- 2018 Bad Man
- 2017 Zauna
- 2017 Kawai
- 2017 Juya
- 2017 Ina Son Ki
- 2017 Barka Da Sallah
- 2017 Ban Son Reni
- 2017 Ana Haka (Acappella)
- 2017 Mercyless
- 2017 Dark Intentions
- 2016 Hoto
- 2016 Child of The Drum
- 2015 King Kong
- 2014 Yaweh
Net Worth
According to different sources online, ClassiQ’s net worth is estimated at around 40 million naira.