Terry G
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gabriel Oche Amanyi |
| Also known as | Akpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman, G.zuz, Terry G.zuz |
| Born | 17 March 1986 (age 40) 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 | PRIMECREST Entertainment, |
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.
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 Fela Kuti as his greatest musical mentor.[7]
Discography
Albums
- Free Me
- Ginjah Ur Swaggah (Season 1)
- Terry G.zuz
- "His Royal Madness"
- Book of Ginjah
- "Terry G essentials"
Compilations
- Happy Birthday To Me
Singles
- "So High"[8]
- "Run Mad"
- "Testing Microphone"
- "Free Madness"
- "Love Affair"
- "Sexy Lady"
- "Oga"
- "Ora"
- "Baby Don't Go"
- "Furret"
- "Omo Dada"
- "Adura"
- "Kolomala"
- "Nue Nue"
- "Happy Birthday To Me"
- "Ferari"
- "Nue Nue"
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
- Sani Musa Danja - Basu Iyawa ft. Terry G
Awards
Best New Artist at the Nigerian Entertainement Awards
Selected videography
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nonsense | Alien and Lucas Reid | [11] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G. The Punch
- ↑ For Terry G, it’s goodbye to hard drugs. The Punch
- ↑ Terry G’s Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid. Vanguard
- ↑ I Am The Craziest Musician in Nigeria- Terry G. Channels TV
- ↑ Terry G Caught Smoking Marijuana . pmnewsnigeria.com. P.M. News
- ↑ New Music: Terry G – Apako Master. bellanaija.com
- ↑ For Terry G, it’s goodbye to hard drugs. The Punch
- ↑ Hot Stuff: Terry G – 'So High'. ynaija.com
- ↑ BellaNaija.comNew Music + Video: Terry G feat. Skiibii – Adura. BellaNaija. 2020-04-03. Retrieved 2023-11-11
- ↑ djruffeeNew Music: Yungbilo - Money Matter Ft. Terry G. Jaguda.com. 2014-12-11. Retrieved 2021-05-06
- ↑ Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video. Pulse.ng. Joey Akan[dead link]