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Terry G Warns That Disrespecting Music Legends Could Harm Afrobeats

Nigerian singer and Afrobeats veteran Terry G, also known as Gabriel Oche Amanyi, has raised concerns about how Nigerian music legends are being treated, warning that continued disrespect toward them could hurt the future of the genre.

In a passionate statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page, the “Akpako Master” criticised how quickly African audiences, especially Nigerians, forget or dismiss older musicians. He said that while the West continues to celebrate and honour icons like Jay-Z and Beyoncé, African societies often view their own legends as outdated or irrelevant.

Terry G highlighted that this mindset is not only harmful to individuals but also to the legacy of Afrobeats. “If we don’t value our legends, no matter how big Afrobeats gets, it may lose relevance one day,” he warned.

In one of his posts, he shared, “I hear people say, ‘Your time don pass!’—and it sounds like brain damage. In the West, legends are respected for life. No one calls Jay-Z or Beyoncé outdated. Their impact is honoured.”

He went further to address the larger cultural problem, saying, “Here in Africa, especially Nigeria, we’re quick to discard our own. That’s why we believe our ancestors were evil, while Western ancestors are seen as gods. It’s time to break free from that mindset.”

He also emphasized that staying valuable requires more than talent. “If you don’t keep adding value to yourself and those around you, your worth will fade—no matter how great you once were,” he concluded.

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Terry G’s remarks have since sparked conversations about how Nigeria can better celebrate its musical pioneers, preserve its creative heritage, and secure a stronger future for Afrobeats.

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