Terry G has been one of the veteran music acts from Nigeria to surface since the 2000s. The ginjah master has been thrilling fans for a pretty long time with his energetic style of music and performances. Terry G recently took his amazing talents to the prestigious Soltrag Hotel located in Agbara estate. Hosted by MC Highness, the show kicked off with various indigenous music acts taking the stage to showcase their talents.
Terry G also dropped a banger which he titled “Knack am”. The song features Top nigerian stars – Wizkid, Phyno, & Runtown. The singer did a massive comeback as he aims to take over the music scene once again.
Terry G still performs at concerts and churns out singles, but the impact is not as huge as when he first came into the limelight with his ‘free madness’.
Coming from a family blessed with the gift of singing, Terry G, whose real name is Gabriel Oche Amanyi, started off as a gospel singer. Like many other artistes, he veered off from the spiritual to the secular seeking fame and fortune – as he embraced R&B (rhythm and blues). Sadly, that did not fetch him the prominence and opulence he desired. He craved for a status that could stand the test of time.
“I have tested all things and realised that even if we are blessed with different talents, we are still not unique with what every other person is doing. So I took my time to check out the endeavour I want to pursue. I looked at artistes like King Sunny Ade, Fela. What is it about them that made them last all through the years, even when they didn’t make music? It has a lot to do with their image,” he concluded.
That curiosity was the springboard that launched the intriguing persona that he is known for today. From being an average afro hip-hop artiste, Terry G became a king of the street with his eccentric style.
“I created the madness image. I started linking my style to that. It was my style. I deliberately put myself in that shoe. It’s a garment I wear and know what people expect of me. People will look at me, laugh and call me unserious. That is how I wanted to be seen: the guy who acts and sings weirdly.”
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