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Terry Apala
Birth nameTerry Alexandar Ejeh
Born (1988-10-31) 31 October 1988 (age 36)
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]

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.[2]

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.[3][4]

2017: Shape of You, Ed Sheeran cover

On 14 April, 2017 he released a cover of Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You".[5]The cover won him "Best Music Cover of the Year (International)" at the City People Music Award 2017.[6] 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,[7] and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[8]

He was featured on Reminisce's 2016 song " Skit".[9]

Singles

Year Title Album Ref
2020 Lock Up ft (Niniola) — [10]
2019 Bread and Beans ft (zoro) — [11]
2019 Apala Wifi — [12]
2018 Keep Them Talking — [13]
2018 Mushin —
2018 Baca — [14]
2018 Joosi — [15]
2017 Bad Girl — [16]
2017 Feel Me — [17]
2017 Social media — [18]
2017 Palongo — [19]
2017 Mgbor — [20]
2016 Mo Popular — [21]
2016 Omidan — [22]
2016 Champagne Showers — [23]

Awards and Nominations

Year Award ceremony Award description Result Ref
2016 The Headies Rookie of the Year Nominated [24][25]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Nominated [26]
2017 City People Music Award Best Music Cover of the Year (International) Won
2017 City People Music Award Apala Artiste of the Year Nominated [27]

See also


References

  1. ^ "Terry Apala". Notjustok. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Terry Apala". Music In Africa. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  3. ^ "VIDEO: Terry Apala – Champagne Shower WIFI'". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  4. ^ Olorunsola, Michael (10 November 2017). "#MusicallyWithMichael: My Top 3 dynamic Nigerian Hip Hop acts". BellaNaija. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  5. ^ "[Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  6. ^ "#CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". www.citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  7. ^ "Mayorkun Wins "Rookie of the Year" Award at The Headies 2016". BellaNaija. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  9. ^ "MP3: Reminisce - Skit ft. Terry Apala » 9jabaze | SongBaze". 9jabaze | SongBaze. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  10. ^ "Terry Apala ft. Niniola - Lock Up | Mp3 Download « NotJustOk". Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  11. ^ "New Music: Terry Apala feat. Zoro – Bread & Beans". BellaNaija. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  12. ^ "[MUSIC] Terry Apala – Apala Wifi". TopNaijaMusic.com. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  13. ^ The Boomplay development team. "Boomplay - Everything Music". www.boomplaymusic.com. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  14. ^ "New Music: Terry Apala – Baca". bellanaija.com. bellanaija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  15. ^ "Terry Apala Releases "Joosi"". www.guardian.ng. guardian.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  16. ^ "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Bad Girl ft. Bisola". naijawavez.com. naijawavez. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  17. ^ "Terry Apala – Feel Me". naijamusiclist.com. naijamusiclist. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  18. ^ "Terry Apala - 'Social media'". pulse.ng. pulse. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  19. ^ "Terry Apala – 'Palongo' ft Musiliu Ishola". Pulse.ng. jonathan. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  20. ^ "[Music] Terry Apala – Mgbor". naijaloaded.com.ng. naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  21. ^ "Audio:- Terry Apala – Mo Popular". nigeriansounds.com. nigeriansounds. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  22. ^ "Terry Apala - 'Omidan'". www.pulse.ng. pulse.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  23. ^ "Music: Terry Apala Champagne Shower Prod By Sess". 36naija.com. 36naija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  24. ^ "2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  25. ^ "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.
  26. ^ "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  27. ^ "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Citypeopleonline. Retrieved 10 November 2019.

28. ^ "Terry Apala x Major Bangz – Major Vibes EP. Xclusivesongs. Retrieved 16 August 2020.

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