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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 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”

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

Selected videography

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


References

  1. ^ a b “Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G”. The Punch. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  2. ^ “For Terry G, it’s goodbye to hard drugs”. The Punch. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  3. ^ “Terry G’s Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid”. Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 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 . pmnewsnigeria.com”. P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 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”. The Punch. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. 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. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  11. ^ “Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in ‘Nonsense’ video”. Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 February 2016.[permanent dead link]