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 Terry G was born in Benue State and shares a birthday with his mother. He started singing in the choir of his local church.
Career Through his songs, he has admitted to using drugs and alcohol. In September 2014, he told Jane Augoye of The Punch that he had stopped taking hard drugs.
He has cited Fela Kuti as his greatest musical mentor.
Discography Albums Free Me Ginjah Ur Swaggah (Season 1) Terry G.zuz "His Royal Madness" Book of Ginjah "Terry G essentials"
Compilations Happy Birthday To Me
Singles "So High" "Run Mad" "Testing Microphone" "Free Madness" "Love Affair" "Sexy Lady" "Oga" "Ora" "Baby Don't Go" "Furret" "Omo Dada" "Adura" "Kolomala" "Nue Nue" "Happy Birthday To Me" "Ferari" "Nue Nue"
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 Sani Musa Danja - Basu Iyawa ft. Terry G
Awards Best New Artist at the Nigerian Entertainement Awards
Selected videography
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