Terry G political performance backlash continues, but the Nigerian singer has clarified that performing at political events doesn’t mean he endorses any party
In a recent podcast interview, Terry G emphasized he is an independent artist simply doing his job.
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He addressed criticism for performing at a 2023 APC event, noting he never asked fans to support any candidate. The controversy reignited when he revealed that he was still owed payment from the event.
Terry G called for fans to judge him by what he says, not by where he performs. His statement sheds light on the challenges artists face when balancing professional gigs and public perception.
The Terry G political performance debate adds to the larger conversation around celebrity involvement in politics in Nigeria.
Terry G political performance controversy continues to stir debate after the singer addressed criticism for appearing at political events.
In a recent episode of The Real Shareholders Podcast, Gabriel Oche Amanyi, better known as Terry G, stated clearly:
At least, judge me based on what I said there, not what I did.
“I’m an independent artist. I only went to political events to perform.”
The singer stressed that performing at a political function doesn’t mean he supports any party:
“If I had said people should vote for APC, that’s a different thing. I just did my job.”
Terry G received social media backlash in May 2023 after performing at President Bola Tinubu’s pre-inauguration concert in Abuja. He later accused some APC insiders of hijacking his payment.
He also pointed out the double standard in how fans reacted:
“At least, judge me based on what I said there, not what I did.”
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The Terry G political performance issue highlights the dilemma entertainers face when working in politically charged spaces while trying to maintain neutrality.
