Gilbert Bani, known professionally as A-Q, is a distinguished Nigerian rapper and songwriter born on August 1, 1986, in Abia State, Nigeria. Raised in Surulere, Lagos, he developed a passion for hip-hop early on, leading him to attend Kings College Lagos and later the University of Lagos. A-Q's career commenced in 2001 with Big Leaf Records, and he has since released acclaimed albums such as "The Past Present and Future" (2010), "God's Engineering" (2020), and "God's Engineering 2" (2023). His lyrical prowess has earned him multiple awards, including the Lyricist on the Roll at The Headies. A-Q's music seamlessly blends traditional Nigerian sounds with contemporary hip-hop, resonating with a diverse audience. ([www1.wikilifeng.com](https://www1.wikilifeng.com/about/a-q?utm_source=openai))