Gabriel Oche Amanyi (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. 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". 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.

Terry G

Career

The "Akpako Master", as he is fondly called, received critical acclaim for his unique brand of music and personality.

Terry G

Through his songs, he has admitted to using drugs and alcohol. In September 2014, he told Jane Augoye of The Punch that he has stopped taking hard drugs.

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He has cited 2face Idibia 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

1986 births

Musicians from Benue State

Nigerian singer-songwriters

Living people

21st-century Nigerian singers