Gabriel Oche Amanyi ⓘ (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.
Terry G | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gabriel Oche Amanyi |
| Also known as | Akpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman, G.zuz, Terry G.zuz |
| Born | 17 March 1986 Benue State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Chante-chante, afro pop dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, dancer, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Keyboard guitar daxophone drums |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | TGP Entertainment, Black Wall Street |
Personal life edit
Terry G was born in Benue State. He shared the same birthday with his mother. He started singing in the choir of his local church.[1]
Career edit
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 has stopped taking hard drugs.
He has cited 2face Idibia as his greatest musical mentor.[7]
Discography edit
Albums edit
- Free Me
- Ginjah Ur Swaggah (Season 1)
- Terry G.zuz
- Book of Ginjah
Singles edit
- "So High"[8]
- "Run Mad"
- "Testing Microphone"
- "Free Madness"
- "Love Affair"
- "Sexy Lady"
- "Oga"
- "Ora"
- "Baby Don't Go"
- "Furret"
- "Omo Dada"
- "Adura"
Collaborations edit
Selected videography edit
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nonsense | Alien and Lucas Reid | [11] |
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References edit
- ^ a b "Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Terry G's Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "I Am The Craziest Musician in Nigeria- Terry G". Channels TV. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Terry G Caught Smoking Marijuana". P.M. News. pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "New Music: Terry G – Apako Master". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". punchng.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Hot Stuff: Terry G – 'So High'". ynaija.com. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (3 April 2020). "New Music + Video: Terry G feat. Skiibii – Adura". BellaNaija. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ djruffee (11 December 2014). "New Music: Yungbilo - Money Matter Ft. Terry G". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 February 2016.