Veteran and often controversial singer, Gabriel Oche Amanyi, famously known as Terry G, has once again stirred up the online music community with his bold statements.
This time, he proclaimed Wizkid as the greatest Nigerian music artiste of all time. However, he stood firm on his recent assertion that Burna Boy holds the crown for the current top spot in the industry.
During an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel (Nedu), Husband Material, and Toun Cole in April, Terry G shared his insights into the age-old debate of Wizkid versus Davido.
Acknowledging Wizkid’s legendary status, Terry G took to his social media account with over 11.1 thousand followers to emphasize his stance.
He praised Wizkid’s monumental contributions to the music culture, stating, “WIZ is HIM!!!”
He posted, “Concerning what I said on the Honest Bunch Podcast that was posted a few weeks ago, my take still stands. Yeah, currently, Burna is the biggest, but when it comes to all-timers, I’ll give it to Wiz. Y’all can’t deny the works and the legendary status he built for himself. WIZ is HIM!!!
“Not posting Wiz to chase clout, just reminiscing all he’s done for the CULTURE!!! I’m content with what I have worked for, lol… but He’s HIM, I repeat!!!
“Muthafvck the BIG 3, nigga it’s just BIG WIZ… nigga BUM!!! WIZ is HIM.”
In a recent podcast, Terry G had expressed his views on both Wizkid and Davido’s influence, attributing Davido as the “king of Africa” with an unapologetic African music style.
However, he noted Wizkid’s inclination towards crossover appeal, distinguishing him from Davido’s approach.
Terry G made it clear that while Wizkid holds the title of the greatest Nigerian artist of all time in his opinion, Burna Boy stands as the reigning king with both African and international acclaim.
“The Wizkid vs. Davido debate, to me, is lame. Davido is the king of Africa. He has an African audience. He sings unapologetic African music,” Terry G had said in Pidgin English.
He emphasized Burna Boy’s unique position as the artist who transcends borders and cultures, labeling him as the true “king.”
“But Wizkid’s mindset is targeted at crossover. His music no dey too relate to us (Africans).
“Burna Boy na im get Africa and International. He is their king. Burna pass two of them,” Terry G asserted.