Gabriel Oche Amanyi popularly known as Terry G has blamed Nigerians for his lack of endorsement deals despite his popularity.
Terry G has blamed his lack of endorsement deals on Nigerians for always painting him in a bad light, making it hard for brands to use him.
He made the revelation during an Instagram live chat with HG2.
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He said: “Na una dey dull me. EVery time them talk say, TerryG this one Terry g that one. I looked like the baddest guy in Nigeria. Did i kill anybody? No. Now endorsement time, nobody endorse me, time when Terry G dey hot”
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While reacting to the allegation, a few twitter users sympathized with the singer while others believed that it was the image he chose to build his career.
See comments below:
One Gozi Oleks wrote: “He’s not fit for any ambassadorial position abeg. Unless it’s for the agberos. He shouldn’t complain. He chose that path of music nah” “Terry G portrayed himself as a tout to please the street. Now he wants to be an ambassador for what? How can I employ a tout to my company? You chose your image… Unless you’ll be a chairman of organizing touts for politicians. That’s the only ambassador you can be.”
Domingo Loso wrote: “Terry G was super hot at one time o. Omo this entertainment industry can switch up on you at anytime. If you ain’t careful. It is well 🙏”
Onyx Godwin wrote: “Endorsements wasn’t really a thing during his time, now people like Zlatan and Naira Marley would get endorsements regardless of Their image.”