Terry G

Terry G
Birth name Gabriel Oche Amanyi
Also known as Akpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman
Born (1986-03-17) March 17, 1986
Lagos State
Genres Chante-Chante, Hip-Hop, Dancehall
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, Dancer
Instruments Keyboard, Guiter, Saxophone, Drum-Set etc...
Years active 2006
Labels TGP Entertainment, Black Wall Street
Associated acts D'Money, Jay Pizzle, Indomix

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

Singles

Videography

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

References

  1. 1 2 "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. ↑ "Terry G celebrates his birthday by giving back at the SOS Children's Village in Lagos". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  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 Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
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