CDQ Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Family, Net Worth

Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf (born May 6 May 1985) popularly referred to by the stage name CDQ is a known indigenous hip-hop artist and songwriter who is best well-known for his track “Nowo E Soke” featuring Wizkid and Masterkraft’s Indomie in which he appeared with Olamide. Although the former was crucial in his rise in the Nigerian music industry, the latter earned his first award for his career in the year 2016 Nigerian Music Video Awards. The label he is signed to is No Struggle No Success Entertainment CDQ’s range of music features singing in his native Yoruba dialect along with ads-libs like the well-known “Woss Wobi” which he created.

Profiling CDQ

Biography

Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf (born May 6 in 1985) is one of Nigeria’s most prominent indigenous rappers and songwriters.

He is well-known by the name CDQ CDQand for his singing in his native dialect, Yoruba.

The singer came into the spotlight after he released his first single “Nowo E Soke with Wizkid.

Following that, he joined forces in a collaboration with Masterkraft along with Olamide to release the smash song, Indomie.

The song was instrumental in helping CDQ get an award during the 2015 Nigeria Music Video Awards.

He is the owner of an indie label called No Battle No Success Entertainment.

Early Life

CDQ was born to the Yusuf family that included Mr. and Mrs. Yusuf in the month of May on the 6th of May 1985. Although he was born at Orile located in Lagos State, he hails from Ilorin in Kwara State. He is from a Muslim family and is known by the name of Sodiq Abubakar…

CDQ spent his childhood in Orile before relocating to Ilorin to pursue an education in high school. After completing secondary school with good marks He returned home to Lagos State.

He was accepted into his school, Lagos State University, and was able to graduate after four years of study with an education in Economics.

CDQ started to take an interest in music at high school and was primarily focusing on the rap genre. Initially, he was experimenting with English rap, but over time, he moved to indigenous rap that he rapped in his native spoken language of Yoruba.

Age

How old is CDQ? He was born on the 6th of May 1985, he is 37 years old as of April 2023.

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Career

In 2008 at the age of 23 years old, CDQ started creating music professionally. He was a backup singer for Dagrin for a while before beginning to rap in English along with M.I Abaga.

The situation took a turn for the better for the CDQ in the month of December 2012 when CDQ was able to win the rap battle at Weekly Industry Nite. This led to success in the form of the Masterkraft label offering the artist a recording deal, which the rapper accepted. This was in 2013.

The year 2014 was when the CDQ became known as a household name across the nation. He released his smash single, Indomiefeaturing vocals from Olamide. To remix the track, he teamed up with Afrobeats ‘ singer Davido. The song was composed by the master producer, Masterkraft.

He had another commercial hit with the hit song “Nowo E Soke” with Wizkid. The track was the lead single from the album he released, The Quality. The track, which was awarded Best Afro Hip-Hop Video at the 2016 Nigeria Music Video Awards, was directed and shot by Unlimited L.A. The album he released his debut album in the year 2015.

After the expiration date of his deal with the company of General Records, the singer-songwriter started his own label N.S.N.S ( No Struggle, No Success Entertainment) which was launched on November 11, 2016. The first single released under the label’s name is titled Sai Baba.

Some of the best songs on CDQ’s debut album Quality include Woos Wobi, Oobi, Salaro, Talosobe, First Come First Serve, and Make We Run.

The year 2018 was the time he released the top charting songs: Warey Yo, Gbayi, Shey Normal, Flex, Aye, and Onye Eze. The second album of his studio entitled Ibile Mugabe was released in 2019.

He collaborated together with Wande Coal to bring out the latest track, Kogbedein 2021.

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Awards and Nominations

He was nominated for two awards during the 2014 Nigerian Entertainment Awards. CDQ also won the nomination for the award for the best street-hop artist during the 2015 Headies Awards.

He won the Best Street-Hop Artist at the 2017 Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards.

Personal Life

He turned 37 on the 6th of May. The members of his family and close friends invited him to an exclusive birthday celebration to mark his birthday.

He is a renowned artist who owns properties across Nigeria. He is a resident of Lekki, Lagos State, in an extravagant mansion.
Additionally, he has several cars in his garage.

Through his record label N.S.N.S, CDQ is a mentor and helps emerging artists succeed in the music industry. Although he’s not married, he does have a son. But, he’s engaged in a serious relationship with a gorgeous young lady.

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Net Worth

CDQ has amassed wealth through his musical career. Every year, he gets invitations to perform at concerts and shows around the globe. Additionally, he earns money through the royalties he earns from the sales of his albums.

CDQ is currently estimated to have a net worth of between $600,000-800,000.

Social Media

One of Africa’s most prominent famous celebrities, CDQ has an active social media presence. He has more than 2.4 million Instagram followers. Instagram.

• Instagram handle: @cdqolowo
• Twitter handle: @Cdqolowo