Biography Intro: Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf popularly known by his stage name CDQ, is a Nigerian indigenous hip-hop rapper and songwriter best known for his single “Nowo E Soke” featuring Wizkid and Masterkraft’s Indomie where he was featured alongside Olamide. While the former is instrumental for launching his career into the Nigerian music industry, the later won him his first career award at the 2016 Nigerian Music Video Awards.

NAME: Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf

DATE OF BIRTH: May 6, 1985

PLACE OF BIRTH: Orile, a suburb of Lagos

OCCUPATION: Rapper, songwriter, performer

EDUCATION: He had completed his secondary school education, he proceeded to further his education at Lagos State University where he graduated with a B.Sc in Economics.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

1. 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
2. The Headies 2015
3. 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
4. Soundcity MVP Awards 2016
5. 2016 Nigeria Music Video Awards
6. 2017 Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards