Terry G calls out Nigerians for disrespecting music legends: “We must do better"

Terry G urges Nigerians to stop disrespecting music legends

Nigerian music star Terry G has taken to social media to express his frustration with how African legends are treated, especially in Nigeria. 

In a post that has since gone viral, the singer criticised the culture of discarding artists once they’re no longer in the spotlight. 

 He wrote: "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 No one calls Jay-Z or Beyoncé outdated.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 honored." 

Terry G said Africans are quick to discard their own, and that same mindset is why people view their ancestors as evil while glorifying Western ancestry. 

He stressed the importance of continuously adding value in order to remain relevant, regardless of past success. 

 “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 added. 

The Free Madness crooner ended by urging people to do better, saying: “We must do better.” 

His post has sparked conversations online, with many agreeing that Nigerian music legends often don’t receive the respect they deserve once the limelight fades, while others antagonised his tweet.

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 No one calls jayz or Beyoncé outdated. Their impact is honored.

But here in Africa, especially Nigeria, we’re quick to discard our own. That’s why we believe… pic.twitter.com/jIGJl7XTUB

— Terry G (@IamTerryg) June 25, 2025