Born & raised in Nigeria, Enugu, Shalom Agu also know by his stage name "Gukie", is Inspired by early musical legends, all the way from the '60s down to the '90s. Growing up, he learnt how much impact music can create in one's life which also lead him to become closer with the feel of music. Gukie earned & cultivated his writing skills by combining his life experience with the general prespective.