We can often hear a movement on the horizon before we ever even see it. Driven by traditional African percussion, timeless soul, and an irresistible pop bounce, the performer, songwriter, producer, creative director, and philanthropist quietly became one of the continent’s biggest artists. In 2014, “Gallardo” [feat. Davido] turned the international spotlight on the musician, racking up 1.5 million Spotify streams and counting. Meanwhile, his 2015 full-length album debut, Ghetto University boasted high-profile collaborations with DJ Khaled, Walshy Fire of Major Lazer, WizKid, Davido and numerous heavy-hitters. The smash hit single, “Bend Down Pause” broke even further boundaries becoming the number one record in the Caribbean music charts. In 2016/2017, his hit single “Mad Over You” transformed him into a worldwide superstar. Ebro proclaimed it a “Beats 1Banger” and BBC Radio 1 named it “Certified Hottest Tune.” Making history, RunTown became the “first Nigerian Artist to top charts.
