Nigerian singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, widely known as Terry G, has broken his silence following viral rumours claiming he had passed away. The singer, who rose to fame with his eccentric style and energetic music, reassured fans that he is very much alive, healthy, and in good spirits.
In a now-deleted video shared on his social media page, the Akpako Master debunked the false death reports and thanked fans and loved ones who reached out to check on him. He also addressed conversations around his spiritual beliefs, making bold statements that stirred heated debate online.
“The devil made me successful,” Terry G insists
Terry G used the opportunity to revisit an old clip from The Honest Bunch Podcast, where he openly spoke about his stance on religion and music. He reminded viewers that he is a secular artist, not a gospel singer, and therefore his music does not glorify God.
The singer maintained that his controversial statement from the podcast was not new, stressing that his success, according to him, came from a different spiritual direction. He said his comments should not shock anyone, as he has always been open about the nature of his music and career.
In the new video, he stated: “My phone has been buzzing since morning. People have been calling to check up on me. They saw something online about my R.I.P, say Terry G don die. I came to clear your conscience, so I beg you, whoever is trending that news, stop am. I am doing very fine, please stop that, I beg you in the name of God.”
He continued, addressing another trending claim: “And also, let me clarify this, there is another one trending about me serving the devil. In the video with Honest Bunch Podcast, I said, ‘I have fallen short of the glory of God. People like me will not get married. I’m not a gospel musician, I’m sorry. I’m a secular musician. I sing for the devil. We sing for the devil, we praise the devil. We don’t glorify God, and it’s my business, it’s not a lot.’”
Terry G further emphasized his stance by adding: “So, you people don’t know before? Don’t you know I’m serving the devil? He made me successful. I have cleared your conscience. Take am like that. God bless you, I’m still very, very sound and healthy.”
His message, although controversial, served not only as a denial of death rumours but also as a reaffirmation of his long-standing comments regarding his music and personal beliefs.