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

Singles

Collaborations

Notes and References

  1. News: Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G . . 30 October 2014.
  2. News: For Terry G, it’s goodbye to hard drugs . . 30 October 2014.
  3. Web site: Terry G’s Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid . vanguardngr.com . 30 October 2014.
  4. Web site: I Am The Craziest Musician in Nigeria- Terry G . . 30 October 2014.
  5. Web site: Terry G Caught Smoking Marijuana . P.M. News. pmnewsnigeria.com . 19 November 2014.
  6. Web site: New Music: Terry G – Apako Master . bellanaija.com . 19 November 2014.
  7. Web site: For Terry G, it’s goodbye to hard drugs . punchng.com . 30 October 2014.
  8. Web site: Hot Stuff: Terry G – 'So High' . ynaija.com . 20 November 2014.
  9. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2020-04-03 . New Music + Video: Terry G feat. Skiibii – Adura . 2023-11-11 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  10. Web site: djruffee. 2014-12-11. New Music: Yungbilo - Money Matter Ft. Terry G. 2021-05-06. Jaguda.com. en-US.
  11. Web site: Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video. Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. 4 February 2016.

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