Nigerian singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi popularly known as Terry G has said that he and his colleagues in the Nigerian music industry do not sing songs that glorify God in any way but the devil.
The ‘apako’ crooner stated this in a recent interview with popular On-Air Personality (OAP) Nedu Wazobia on the honest bunch podcast.
According to the singer who spoke on his secular musical career and its functions and tendencies to honor the devil, what he and other secular musicians do is a glorification to the devil.
He said: “I am a secular musician, I sing for the devil.”
The singer further alleged that all secular artists sing and glorify the devil while also talking about his colleague Wizkid’s evolving career which he asserted that wizkid’s new style of music may be strange to a large portion of his Nigerian audience.
He said, “Wizkid music no dey too relate to us, my colleagues for my set most of us are illiterates.”
Reacting to his claims, a significant number of social media users reacted and below are some comments:
The @foodnetworking2 wrote “thank God for Nathaniel Bassey, Onyeka Dunsin, Spyro etc.”
@eobemenike wrote: “you see this thing called truth we are not yet there to accept it because it scares the living hell out of us.”
@Mo-andra says, “he is spitting facts button.”
@iamstalker wrote: “stop smoking refined igbo, una no go hear word.”
On his part, @paulwae said, “different perspectives, to be honest each one to his own. In all know God for yourself.”
The interview with the honest bunch was scheduled after Terry G announced his departure from the music industry via a social media video where he reportedly apologized for his sudden disappearance in the music industry for a long time.
He acknowledged his fans dedication and unwavering support for him through out the years in the heart felt video which he posted on his social media page stating the impact his fans have had on his musical career over the years.
His exact words: “My people it’s still on the matter, I remain the apako master. I’m about to say a big thank you to my fans for staying true all the years back to back. Thank you for all the love I really appreciate. I’m about making a big announcement and i know it would be disappointing for many people but I have my reasons and I want to say I’m quitting music. I no dey do again. I’m done. I really appreciate you guys for staying true to me, for showing me so much love my fans thank you and God bless you.”
During the interview, Terry G stated that Burna boy is his current favorite artist and rates him as the 001 of the Nigerian music industry. He also spoke about his beef with popular comedian Ay.
Ending the podcast, Terry G spoke about his musical career, the challenges of being an old artist and how he tried evolving but found it difficult due to his level of illiteracy and lack of versatility in music.
