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Terry G
Birth nameGabriel Oche Amanyi
Also known asAkpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman
Born (1986-03-17) March 17, 1986 (age 38)
Benue State
GenresChante-chante, afro pop dancehall
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, dancer, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Keyboard guitar daxophone drums
Years active2006–present
LabelsTGP Entertainment, Black Wall Street

Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known by his stage name Terry G, is a Nigerian musician and producer. 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 as a "weird singer", and by Channels TV as the "craziest musician in Nigeria".[2][3][4] In 2012, he released his fourth album, titled Book of Ginger.

Personal life

Amanyi was born in Benue State on March 17, 1986, which was also his mother's birthday.[5] He started singing in the choir of his local church.[1]

Career

The "Akpako master", as he is fondly called, received critical acclaim for his unique brand of music and personality.[6]

Through his songs, he has admitted to using drugs and alcohol.[7][8] In September 2014, he told Jane Augoye of The Punch that he has stopped taking hard drugs.

He has cited 2face Idibia as his greatest musical mentor.[9]

Discography

Albums

  • Free Me
  • Ginjah ur Swaggah Season 1
  • Terry Gzuz
  • Book of Ginger

Singles

  • "So High"[10]
  • "Run Mad"
  • "Testing Microphone"
  • "Free Madness
  • "Love affair"
  • "Sexy Lady"
  • "Ooga"
  • "Ora"
  • "Baby don't go"
  • "Furret"
  • "Omo Dada"[11]

Videography

Year Title Director Ref
2016 Nonsense Alien and Lucas Reid [12]

References

  1. ^ a b "Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  2. ^ "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Terry G's Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  4. ^ "I Am The Craziest Musician In Nigeria- Terry G". Channels TV. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Gabriel Oche Amanyi a.k.a Terry G Full Biography". stargist.com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Akpako Master, Terry G Allegedly Punches Hotel Manager". stargist.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  7. ^ "Terry G Caught Smoking Marijuana". P.M. News. pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  8. ^ "New Music: Terry G – Apako Master". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  9. ^ "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". punchng.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Hot Stuff: Terry G – 'So High'". ynaija.com. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  11. ^ "Terry G – 'Omo Dada'". xclusiveloaded.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  12. ^ "Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
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