Terry Apala

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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
OccupationsSinger, performer
InstrumentsVoice, 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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