Terry G says he normalised cannabis smoking in Nigerian music, claiming his boldness paved the way for today’s artistes to smoke openly on screen.
Terry G says he normalised cannabis smoking in Nigeria’s music industry, sparking widespread conversation online.
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The controversial singer, born Gabriel Oche Amanyi, made the claim in a post shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday.
Terry G, once known as the “Akpako Master,” asserted that his fearless attitude towards cannabis use in the 2000s broke barriers for today’s artistes, who now openly smoke on camera.
“No hard feelings, it’s all love, but no forget say if no be my sacrifice, none of your fav go get liver to smoke Igbo for screen,” he wrote.
According to the singer, before his rise to fame, most Nigerian musicians lacked the courage to express such behaviour publicly, especially in music videos.
He implied that his boldness and unconventional image helped normalise the visual display of cannabis smoking in the entertainment scene.
If no be my sacrifice, none of your fav go get liver to smoke Igbo for screen,
Terry G rose to prominence with street anthems like Free Madness and Akpako Master, quickly gaining a reputation for pushing the boundaries of sound and social norms.
His eccentric performances and chaotic musical persona drew both criticism and admiration, making him a controversial but influential figure in Afrobeats history.
Fans reacted to his recent comment with mixed views. While some acknowledged his role in shifting cultural norms within the music industry, others questioned the value of that legacy.
Despite fading from the mainstream spotlight, Terry G continues to make waves with bold opinions.
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His latest claim has reignited debates about the evolution of Nigerian music, artistic freedom, and the role of controversial figures in shaping public culture.
