Singer Terry G Claims He Pioneered On-Screen Cannabis Use in Nigerian Music
Nigerian singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has claimed he made a unique cultural impact on the Nigerian music scene.
According to the Free Madness crooner, his “sacrifice” paved the way for other Nigerian artists to feel confident enough to smoke cannabis publicly on screen.
Terry G, also known as The Akpako Master, stated that before he gained fame, most Nigerian musicians lacked the boldness to display such behavior in their music videos or public appearances.
He made the statement on Sunday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, writing:
“No hard feelings, it’s all love, but don’t forget—if not for my sacrifice, none of your faves would have the guts to smoke weed on screen.”
However, his assertion sparked skepticism online, with many users pointing out that iconic figures in Nigerian music—most notably Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti—openly smoked cannabis on screen long before Terry G’s time.
Terry G, popularly known as “The Akpako Master,” made the claim on social media on Sunday.
Posting via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, he wrote: “No hard feelings, it’s all love. But don’t forget—if not for my sacrifice, none of your faves would have the courage to smoke weed on screen.”
His statement sparked mixed reactions, with many users expressing skepticism. Critics were quick to highlight that legendary Nigerian artists like Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti had openly smoked on screen long before Terry G’s era.