Terry G
Terry G | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gabriel Oche Amanyi |
| Also known as | Akpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman |
| Born | March 17, 1986 Lagos State |
| Genres | Chante-Chante, Hip-Hop, Dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, Dancer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, Guiter, Saxophone, Drum-Set etc... |
| Years active | 2006 |
| Labels | TGP 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 2013, he released his fourth album titled Book of Ginger.
Personal life
Amanyi was born in Lagos State on March 17, 1986, which coincidentally happened to be 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
- Terry Gzuz
- Book of Ginger
Singles
- "So High" [10]
- "Run Mad"
- "Testing Microphone"
- "Free Madness
- "Love affair"
- "Sexy Lady"
- "Oga"
- "Ora"
Videography
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| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nonsense | Alien and Lucas Reid | [11] |
References
- ^ a b "Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) Cite error: The named reference "father" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). - ^ "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Terry G's Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "I Am The Craziest Musician In Nigeria- Terry G". Channels TV. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Terry G celebrates his birthday by giving back at the SOS Children's Village in Lagos". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Akpako Master, Terry G Allegedly Punches Hotel Manager". stargist.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Terry G Caught Smoking Marijuana". P.M. News. pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "New Music: Terry G – Apako Master". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". punchng.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Hot Stuff: Terry G – 'So High'". ynaija.com. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 February 2016.