Basic Info

Full Name: Douglas Jack Agu

Stage Name: Runtown

Country: Nigeria

Birth Date

Date of Birth: August 19, 1989

Early Life and Background

Early Life

Runtown was born and raised in Enugu State, Nigeria. After the passing of his father, he moved with his mother to Abuja, where he spent most of his early years. His mother was a civil servant and also worked in the Ministry of Health. Runtown later relocated to Lagos, where he pursued his education and passion for music.

Biography, Career, and more

Douglas Jack Agu, popularly known by his stage name Runtown, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer. He was born on August 19, 1989, and hails from Enugu State, Nigeria.

Runtown’s music is a unique blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, and reggae. He rose to prominence in 2014 with his hit single “Gallardo”, featuring Davido. The track earned him widespread recognition in the Nigerian music scene.

In 2016, Runtown solidified his position with the massive hit “Mad Over You”, a song that became a continental anthem and was later remixed by Mr Eazi. The song is part of his debut studio album Soundgod Fest Vol. 1 and peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart.

Runtown is also the founder of the Soundgod Music Group and has remained a key figure in Afro-fusion music, constantly evolving with fresh and genre-blending sounds.

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth: $4 million (2025)