Gabriel Oche Amanyi (born March 17,1986), 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.
He has been described by ''
The Punch
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'' as "one of the world's weirdest singers", by ''
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History
The vanguard derives fr ...
'' as a "weird singer", and by
Channels TV
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as the "craziest musician in Nigeria". In 2013, he released his fourth album, titled ''Book of Ginjah''.
Personal life
Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, was born on March 17, 1986 in
Benue State. He shared the same birthday with his mother. He started singing in the choir of his local church.
Career
The "Akpako Master", as he is fondly called, received critical acclaim for his unique brand of music and personality.
Through his songs, he has admitted to using drugs and alcohol. In September 2014, he told Jane Augoye of ''
The Punch
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'' that he has stopped taking hard drugs.
He has cited
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as his greatest musical mentor.
Discography
Albums
*''Free Me''
*''Ginjah Ur Swaggah (Season 1)''
*''Terry G.zuz''
*''Book of Ginjah''
Singles
*"So High"
*"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
* YungBilo(Martins Osodi) - Money Matter feats Terry G
* Jaywon feat. Terry G - Gbon Gbon
* Terry G - Brukutu feat. Awilo & Timaya
Videography
References
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1986 births
Musicians from Benue State
Nigerian singer-songwriters
Living people
21st-century Nigerian singers