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Terry Apala
Born
Terry Alexandar Ejeh

(1988-07-27) 27 July 1988 (age 37)
Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginIsoko, Delta State, Nigeria
GenresApala, Afrobeats, hip-hop
Occupation(s)Singer, performer
Instrument(s)Voice, drums, guitar
Years active2010–present

Terry Alexandar Ejeh (born 27 July 1988), better known by his stage name Terry Apala, is a Nigerian Afrobeat, hip-hop and Apala (traditional Yoruba music) musician.[1]

Background and early career

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Terry Apala was born and raised in Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria, where he was introduced to the diverse sounds of Nigerian music at an early age.[2] His musical interests were deeply influenced by the rhythmic and percussive nature of Apala music, a traditional genre associated with the Yoruba ethnic group.[3] His early musical experiences began in the church where he learned to play the drums and guitar, nurturing his passion for music.

Solo career

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Apala left the group and decided to embark on a solo career. He released his debut mix trap "Champagne Shower" which launched him into the mainstream.[4][5]

Apala was nominated for Rookie of the Year at the 2016 Headies Awards,[6] and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[7]

On 14 April 2017 he released a cover of Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You".[8] The cover won him "Best Music Cover of the Year (International)" at the City People Music Awards 2017.[9] That same year, Apala was nominated for Apala Artiste of the Year.

He was featured on Reminisce's 2016 song " Skit".[10]

Major Vibes EP (2020)

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Apala released his first music project, Major Vibes,[11] a six-track EP, on 13 August 2020. It features no other artiste, but was released with the collaboration of music producer/serial hit-maker Major Bangz, who produced all the tracks on the EP.

Singles

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As lead artist

Year Title Album Ref
2020 "No Sege" x CDQ — [12]
2020 "Lock Up" ft Niniola — [13]
2019 "Bread and Beans" ft Zoro — [14]
2019 "Apala Wifi" — [15]
2018 "Keep Them Talking" — [16]
2018 "Mushin", "Barking" cover — [17]
2018 "Baca" — [18]
2018 "Joosi" — [19]
2017 "Bad Girl" — [20]
2017 "Feel Me" — [21]
2017 "Social Media" — [22]
2017 "Palongo'" — [23]
2017 "Mgbor" — [24]
2016 "Mo Popular" — [25]
2016 "Omidan" — [26]
2016 "Champagne Showers" — [27]

As featured artist

Year Title Album Ref
2024 "Evil People", Eddie King featuring Terry Apala — [28]
2021 "Manya", Amzy B, Kaylex featuring Terry Apala [29]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Award description Result Ref
2016 The Headies Rookie of the Year Nominated [30][31]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Nominated [32]
2017 City People Music Award Best Music Cover of the Year (International) Won
2017 City People Music Award Apala Artiste of the Year Nominated [33]

References

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  1. ^ Ajose, Kehinde. "I'm not under pressure to change my style of music — Terry Apala". Punch Newspaper. The Punch. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ^ Badejo, Yinka. "I Don't use Drugs - Terry Apala". Punch Newspaper. The Punch. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  3. ^ Egodo-Michael, Oghenovo. "Artistes with unusual sounds". Punch Newspaper. The Punch. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  4. ^ "VIDEO: Terry Apala – Champagne Shower WIFI'". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  5. ^ Olorunsola, Michael (10 November 2017). "#MusicallyWithMichael: My Top 3 dynamic Nigerian Hip Hop acts". BellaNaija. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  6. ^ "Mayorkun Wins "Rookie of the Year" Award at The Headies 2016". BellaNaija. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  7. ^ "Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  8. ^ "[Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  9. ^ "#CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". www.citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  10. ^ "MP3: Reminisce - Skit ft. Terry Apala & Mojo Fundz» 9jabaze | SongBaze". 9jabaze | SongBaze. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  11. ^ "Terry Apala & Major Bangz – Major Vibes EP". LocaaTunes. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  12. ^ "Terry Apala X CDQ – No Sege | LocaaTunes « Download Mp3". LocaaTunes - Much Xclusive Music, Video & Entertainment. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  13. ^ "Terry Apala ft. Niniola - Lock Up | Mp3 Download « NotJustOk". Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  14. ^ "New Music: Terry Apala feat. Zoro – Bread & Beans". BellaNaija. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  15. ^ "[MUSIC] Terry Apala – Apala Wifi". TopNaijaMusic.com. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  16. ^ The Boomplay development team. "Boomplay - Everything Music". www.boomplaymusic.com. Archived from the original on 30 April 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  17. ^ "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Mushin (Barking Cover) | LocaaTunes « Download Mp3". LocaaTunes - Much Xclusive Music, Video & Entertainment. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  18. ^ "New Music: Terry Apala – Baca". bellanaija.com. bellanaija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  19. ^ "Terry Apala Releases "Joosi"". www.guardian.ng. guardian.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  20. ^ "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Bad Girl ft. Bisola". naijawavez.com. naijawavez. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  21. ^ "Terry Apala – Feel Me". naijamusiclist.com. naijamusiclist. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  22. ^ "Terry Apala - 'Social media'". pulse.ng. pulse. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  23. ^ "Terry Apala – 'Palongo' ft Musiliu Ishola". Pulse.ng. jonathan. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  24. ^ "[Music] Terry Apala – Mgbor". naijaloaded.com.ng. naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  25. ^ "Audio:- Terry Apala – Mo Popular". nigeriansounds.com. nigeriansounds. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  26. ^ "Terry Apala - 'Omidan'". www.pulse.ng. pulse.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  27. ^ "Music: Terry Apala Champagne Shower Prod By Sess". 36naija.com. 36naija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  28. ^ Johnson, Reymond Awusei (2024-04-06). "Eddie King releases riveting new track 'Evil People' featuring Terry Apala". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  29. ^ III, Admin (2023-09-04). "Amzy B: A rising star with passion for music". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  30. ^ "2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  31. ^ "Dice Ailes,Terry Apala,Dremo,Mayorkun & Mz. Kiss – Who Will Win The Headies 2016 Rookie Of The Year Award?". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  32. ^ "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  33. ^ "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Citypeopleonline. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
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