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Revision as of 08:53, 11 November 2019

Terry Apala
Birth nameTerry Alexandar Ejeh
Born (1988-10-31) 31 October 1988 (age 35)
Occupation(s)Singer, performer
Instrument(s)voice, keyboard
Years active2010–present

Terry Alexandar Ejeh (born 31 October 1988), better known by his stage name Terry Apala, is a Nigerian afrobeat and Akpala (traditional Yoruba music) hip-pop musician.[1][2][3][4][5]

Background and Early career

Apala was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to Jeff Ejeh, a banker and it was here that he first began his journey into entertainment at the age of 12. He was part of a dance group called "Mezo Soprano" which went on to perform at the launch of "Kanu Heart Foundation" in 2000.[6]

Solo career

Terry 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.[7][8]

2017: Shape of You, Ed Sheeran cover

On 14 April 2017 he released a cover of Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You".[9]The cover won him "Best Music Cover of the Year (International)" at the City People Music Award 2017.[10] That same year, he was nominated for "Apala Artiste of the Year".

Terry was nominated Rookie of the Year at the 2016 The Headies Awards,[11] and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[12]

He was featured on Reminisce's 2016 song " Skit".[13]

Singles

Year Title Album Ref
2019 Bread and Beans — [14]
2019 Apala Wifi — [15]
2018 Keep Them Talking — [16]
2018 Mushin —
2018 Baca — [17]
2018 Joosi — [18]
2017 Bad Girl — [19]
2017 Feel Me — [20]
2017 Social media — [21]
2017 Palongo — [22]
2017 Mgbor — [23]
2016 Mo Popular — [24]
2016 Omidan — [25]
2016 Champagne Showers — [26]

Awards and Nominations

Year Award ceremony Award description Result Ref
2016 The Headies Rookie of the Year Nominated [27][28]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Nominated [29]
2017 City People Music Award Best Music Cover of the Year (International) Won
2017 City People Music Award Apala Artiste of the Year Nominated [30]

See also


References

  1. ^ "Terry Apala". Notjustok. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Terry Apala Releases New Tune "mgbor"". modernghana.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Terry Apala Continues To Thrill With New Single 'Feel Me'". silverbirdtv.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  4. ^ "I don't use drugs – Terry Apala". punchng.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  5. ^ "TERRY APALA PERFECTS HIS COMEBACK WITH FUJI INSPIRED 'APALA WIFI'". culturecustodian.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  6. ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/terry-apala
  7. ^ "VIDEO: Terry Apala – Champagne Shower WIFI'". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  8. ^ https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/11/musically-3-dynamic-hip-hop-acts/
  9. ^ "[Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  10. ^ "#CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". www.citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  11. ^ https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/12/mayorkun-wins-rookie-of-the-year-award-at-the-headies-2016/
  12. ^ "Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  13. ^ https://songbaze.com.ng/mp3-reminisce-skit-ft-terry-apala/
  14. ^ https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/01/new-music-terry-apala-feat-zoro-bread-beans/
  15. ^ https://topnaijamusic.com/music-terry-apala-apala-wifi/
  16. ^ https://www.boomplaymusic.com/BoomPlayer/#/BoomPlayer/webitem/musics?cid=1401882
  17. ^ "New Music: Terry Apala – Baca". bellanaija.com. bellanaija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  18. ^ "Terry Apala Releases "Joosi"". www.guardian.ng. guardian.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  19. ^ "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Bad Girl ft. Bisola". naijawavez.com. naijawavez. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  20. ^ "Terry Apala – Feel Me". naijamusiclist.com. naijamusiclist. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  21. ^ "Terry Apala - 'Social media'". pulse.ng. pulse. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  22. ^ "Terry Apala – 'Palongo' ft Musiliu Ishola". Pulse.ng. jonathan. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  23. ^ "[Music] Terry Apala – Mgbor". naijaloaded.com.ng. naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  24. ^ "Audio:- Terry Apala – Mo Popular". nigeriansounds.com. nigeriansounds. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  25. ^ "Terry Apala - 'Omidan'". www.pulse.ng. pulse.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  26. ^ "Music: Terry Apala Champagne Shower Prod By Sess". 36naija.com. 36naija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  27. ^ "2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  28. ^ "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.
  29. ^ "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  30. ^ "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Citypeopleonline. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
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