Terry G

Terry G
Birth nameGabriel Oche Amanyi
Also known asAkpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman, G.zuz, Terry G.zuz
Born (1986-03-17) 17 March 1986 (age 38)
Benue State, Nigeria
GenresChante-chante, afro pop dancehall
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, dancer, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Keyboard guitar daxophone drums
Years active2006–present
LabelsTGP Entertainment, Black Wall Street

Gabriel Oche Amanyi listenⓘ (born 17 March 1986), popularly known by his stage name Terry G, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record executive. He is widely known for his eccentric dress-sense, controversial lyrics and awkward identity.[1] He has been described by The Punch as "one of the world's weirdest singers", by Vanguard, and by Channels TV as the "craziest musician in Nigeria".[2][3][4] In 2013, he released his fourth album, titled Book of Ginjah.

Personal life

Terry G was born in Benue State and shares a birthday with his mother. He started singing in the choir of his local church.[1]

Career

Through his songs, he has admitted to using drugs and alcohol.[5][6] In September 2014, he told Jane Augoye of The Punch that he had stopped taking hard drugs.

He has cited 2face Idibia as his greatest musical mentor.[7]

Discography

Albums

  • Free Me
  • Ginjah Ur Swaggah (Season 1)
  • Terry G.zuz
  • Book of Ginjah

Singles

  • "So High"[8]
  • "Run Mad"
  • "Testing Microphone"
  • "Free Madness"
  • "Love Affair"
  • "Sexy Lady"
  • "Oga"
  • "Ora"
  • "Baby Don't Go"
  • "Furret"
  • "Omo Dada"
  • "Adura"

Collaborations

  • Timaya - Malonogede feat. Terry G
  • Terry G ft. 9ice - Ori Mi
  • Terry G feat. Wizkid, Phyno, Runtown - Knack Am
  • Terry G feat. Skiibii - Adura[9]
  • YungBilo(Martins Osodi) - Money Matter feats Terry G[10]
  • Jaywon feat. Terry G - Gbon Gbon
  • Terry G - Brukutu feat. Awilo & Timaya

Selected videography

Year Title Director Ref
2016 Nonsense Alien and Lucas Reid [11]
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References

  1. ^ a b "Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  2. ^ "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Terry G's Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  4. ^ "I Am The Craziest Musician in Nigeria- Terry G". Channels TV. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Terry G Caught Smoking Marijuana". P.M. News. pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  6. ^ "New Music: Terry G – Apako Master". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  7. ^ "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". punchng.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  8. ^ "Hot Stuff: Terry G – 'So High'". ynaija.com. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  9. ^ BellaNaija.com (3 April 2020). "New Music + Video: Terry G feat. Skiibii – Adura". BellaNaija. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  10. ^ djruffee (11 December 2014). "New Music: Yungbilo - Money Matter Ft. Terry G". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 February 2016.