Nigerian singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has said that valuable lessons were learned from the recent viral de@th rumor about him.
The ‘Free Madness’ crooner, in an interview with Punch, described the experience as both shocking and humbling.
Terry G also claimed that the rumours remind him of his relevance, and that his story is far from over.
He said, “At first, it was shocking. Imagine waking up to see people posting ‘RIP Terry G’! But later, I realised it was a lesson to appreciate life more and understand how much impact I’ve made. The love and concern from fans touched me deeply. It reminded me that I’m still relevant and that my story is far from over. I’m alive, strong, and more focused than ever. You can’t kill grace, grace no dey die.
“It taught me that fame is powerful but fragile. Once you’re in the spotlight, people will say anything, and the internet spreads news faster than fire. You have to be mentally strong to handle it. I learned not to react to every story; sometimes silence speaks louder than words. It also made me appreciate genuine love and loyalty; the people who know you personally will always see through the lies.”
Speaking further on his new song and its unique sound, the energetic performer explained that his creative shift was intentional.
He stated, “Yes, it was deliberate. As an artist, growth is very important to me. I’ve always been known for my wild energy and street vibe, but Kolomala came from a more refined and expressive side of me, a way to show that I can evolve without losing my originality. The song celebrates African beauty, and I wanted it to connect across borders, not just within the street circuit. It was a conscious move to show maturity and versatility while keeping that Terry G DNA.”
The singer also lamented the rising cost of music promotion in today’s industry, describing it as ‘Crazy’.
He stressed, “The cost of promotion today is crazy, no lie. The game has changed. Back then, it was more about raw talent and street acceptance. Now, even a good song can go unnoticed if you don’t have serious backing. It’s not easy for upcoming artistes who lack funds. But it also shows how commercial the industry has become. I just believe there should be better structures and support systems to help talented artistes shine without going broke trying to push their music.”
