Terry G
Terry G | |
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Birth name | Gabriel Oche Amanyi |
Also known as | Akpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman |
Born | Lagos State |
March 17, 1986
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 |
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 |
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2016 | Nonsense | Alien and Lucas Reid | [11] |
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