He needs no introduction, Gabriel Oche Amanyi, ( his real name! ) but widely known by his stage name; Terry G A.KA the Akpako master.
The energetic and always hyper singer and producer widely recognized for his unique style of music and weird dress sense which without argument has gained him attention from both fans and critiques alike. Even though it has never taken away the fact that Gabriel Oche Amanyi a.k.a Terry G, has always been a good performer!
The star took the whole nation by storm when his hit song "Ginger Ur Swagah" vibrated the air waves around 2007/2008, although his music started receiving recognition around 2006 when he released the song "Pass Me Your Love".
How It All Started
Terry G Biography
Mr. Gabriel Oche Amanyi, professionally known as Terry G, was born; March 17, 1986, in Benue State, Nigeria. The Star who was Born into a Christian home, is the first child amongst his four sibbling. A native of Benue, but was raised in Lagos State were he attended the Starfield Educational Centre but couldn't continue his higher education due to financial challenges.
The Desire For Music
Just like many music stars, Terry G's desire for music was birthed in his local church.
He joined his church choir at the nudging of his mum who happens to be a chorister at Redeemed Christian Church of God. It was there in the choir that Terry G developed his desire for the mic!
He took his interest in music, further, by learning the basics of music and music production.
Fame And Fortune
And fast forward to 2006, Terry G became famous.
Till date he is still known for some of his albums songs which where well received by Nigerians. - songs like;
Free Me; Ginjah ur Swaggah Season 1; Terry Gzuz; and Book of Ginger, Phokus (2009), Lift Kit (2011), See Ya Face (2012), Brukutu (2014), Ferrari (2015), Oba Ogo (2016), and Troway (2017).
What Is His NetWorth?
Aside from music, Terry G is also into business. He owns a water production factory.
In 2017 the singer declared his interest in politics when he campaigned for governorship position in his home state, Benue.
As at the writing of this posts, Terry G’s net worth was estimated at a whopping $3.8 million, mm!
While the fact of this figure is still in dispute and yet to be confirmed by fellow celebs, his luxurious living correlates with it.
He owns and lives in one of the most expensive buildings in Lekki, Lagos. He also owns a Ferrari worth about N40 million – both which where bought ( the House and the Ferrari ) following a 3 years deal with Black Wall Street.
Controversies
His style of music, lyrics and dress code easily makes him out as born for the wild, the perfect bait for media controversies. Although the Star stated that his mannerisms and projections on screen where all done for the screens and never intentional and that they do not reflect his true identity and personality.
Speaking in an interview about his smoking and fighting in public, Terry G said he was young and that he regretted doing most of the things he did in the past. And that he hopes that Nigerians and his fans acround the globe would someday understand that it was mostly done for the screen
His Family Life
Terry G the Akpako Master is a proud father to a son ( as at writing of this post ) and is also in a serious relationship.
The Akpoko Master, also seem to be very close to his mother as he once shared a photo with her on her birthday in early 2018 while showering praises on her!
He even went on to invite fans to join him at his mother’s school for the birthday celebration.
Other Facts You May Not Know About Terry G
1. Terry G once confessed to using hard drugs and alcohol on his songs, but later said he stopped, in an interview on September 2014.
2. He is widely known for his eccentric dress-sense, controversial lyrics, and weird identity.
3. His genre of music includes hip-hop and dancehall.
4. The Run Mad crooner also goes by this nicknames; Akpako Master, Ginjah Master, and Hitman.
5. According to Terry G, The Star singer 2Face Idibia is his greatest music mentor.
6. The Akpako master, Terry G also by fate happens to share the same birth date as his mum.
7. He is also one of the celebrities in Nigeria who contested for a leadership position. He took to his IG page to air his governorship aspirations, although he didn't state the party he belonged to.
8. He also got involved in an accident with his black Range Rover in 2016, on his way back from a nightclub.
9. He once disclosed that the prophecy of Pastor Enoch Adeboye at the Redeem Camp in 1996 was what changed his life for good. He said papa Adebayo laid his hands on him and prophesied, on him
10. The star started off as a gospel singer but due to lack of financing, he decided to delve into pop music.
He is currently signed to Black Wall Street and also the CEO of TCP Entertainment record label.
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