Terry G

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

(1986-03-17) 17 March 1986 (age 40)
Benue State, Nigeria
GenresChante-chante, afro pop dancehall
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, recording artist, performer, dancer, producer
InstrumentsVocals, Keyboard guitar daxophone drums
Years active2006–present
LabelsTGP Entertainment,

Gabriel Oche Amanyi Audio file "Yo-Gabriel Oche Amanyi.ogg" not found (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

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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

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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

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Albums

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  • Free Me
  • Ginjah Ur Swaggah (Season 1)
  • Terry G.zuz
  • Book of Ginjah
  • "Terry G essentials"

Singles

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  • "So High"[8]
  • "Run Mad"
  • "Testing Microphone"
  • "Free Madness"
  • "Love Affair"
  • "Sexy Lady"
  • "Oga"
  • "Ora"
  • "Baby Don't Go"
  • "Furret"
  • "Omo Dada"
  • "Adura"
  • "Kolomala"

Collaborations

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  • 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

Selected videography

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

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