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Terry G

Terry G

Nigerian singer-songwriter (born 1986)

Gabriel Oche Amanyi listenⓘ (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.

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Personal life

Terry G was born in Benue State. He shared the same 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 has stopped taking hard drugs.

He has cited 2face Idibia as his greatest musical mentor.[7]

Discography

Albums

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

Singles

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

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

Selected videography

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References

  1. [1]
    "Fatherhood has humbled me –Terry G". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  2. [2]
    "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". The Punch. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Terry G's Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  4. [4]
    "I Am The Craziest Musician in Nigeria- Terry G". Channels TV. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  5. [5]
    "Terry G Caught Smoking Marijuana". P.M. News. pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  6. [6]
    "New Music: Terry G – Apako Master". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  7. [7]
    "For Terry G, it's goodbye to hard drugs". punchng.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  8. [8]
    "Hot Stuff: Terry G – 'So High'". ynaija.com. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  9. [9]
    BellaNaija.com (3 April 2020). "New Music + Video: Terry G feat. Skiibii – Adura". BellaNaija. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  10. [10]
    djruffee (11 December 2014). "New Music: Yungbilo - Money Matter Ft. Terry G". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  11. [11]
    "Terry G Singer goes dark and natural in 'Nonsense' video". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
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