Terry G Explained
Terry G |
Birth Name: | Gabriel Oche Amanyi |
Alias: | Akpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman, G.zuz, Terry G.zuz |
Birth Date: | 1986 3, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Benue State, Nigeria |
Genre: | Chante-chante, afro pop dancehall |
Occupation: | Singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, dancer, producer |
Instrument: | Vocals, Keyboard guitar daxophone drums |
Years Active: | 2006–present |
Label: | TGP Entertainment, Black Wall Street |
Associated Acts: | D'Money, Jay Pizzle, Indomix, 9ice |
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 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
Notes and References
- News: Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G . . 30 October 2014.
- News: For Terry G, it’s goodbye to hard drugs . . 30 October 2014.
- Web site: Terry G’s Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid . vanguardngr.com . 30 October 2014.
- Web site: I Am The Craziest Musician in Nigeria- Terry G . . 30 October 2014.
- Web site: Terry G Caught Smoking Marijuana . P.M. News. pmnewsnigeria.com . 19 November 2014.
- Web site: New Music: Terry G – Apako Master . bellanaija.com . 19 November 2014.
- Web site: For Terry G, it’s goodbye to hard drugs . punchng.com . 30 October 2014.
- Web site: Hot Stuff: Terry G – 'So High' . ynaija.com . 20 November 2014.
- Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2020-04-03 . New Music + Video: Terry G feat. Skiibii – Adura . 2023-11-11 . BellaNaija . en-US.
- Web site: djruffee. 2014-12-11. New Music: Yungbilo - Money Matter Ft. Terry G. 2021-05-06. Jaguda.com. en-US.
- Web site: Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video. Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. 4 February 2016.