Terry G

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Terry G
Also known asAkpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman, G.zuz, Terry G.zuz
Born
Gabriel Oche Amanyi

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Benue State, Nigeria
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GenresChante-chante, afro pop dancehall
OccupationTemplate:Pluralize from textSinger-songwriter, recording artist, performer, dancer, producer
InstrumentTemplate:Pluralize from textVocals, Keyboard guitar daxophone drums
Years active2006–present
LabelTemplate:Pluralize from textPRIMECREST Entertainment,

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Gabriel Oche Amanyi <phonos file="Yo-Gabriel Oche Amanyi.ogg">listen</phonos> (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

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2016 Nonsense Alien and Lucas Reid [11]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G". The Punch. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". The Punch. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Terry G's Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."I Am The Craziest Musician in Nigeria- Terry G". Channels TV. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Terry G Caught Smoking Marijuana . pmnewsnigeria.com". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."New Music: Terry G – Apako Master". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". The Punch. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Hot Stuff: Terry G – 'So High'". ynaija.com. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.BellaNaija.com (3 April 2020). "New Music + Video: Terry G feat. Skiibii – Adura". BellaNaija. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.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. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 February 2016.[permanent dead link]

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