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Terry Apala
Birth nameTerry Alexandar Ejeh
Born (1988-10-31) 31 October 1988 (age 36)
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 31 October 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, Nugeria, 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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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.[4][5]

2017: Shape of You, Ed Sheeran cover

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On 14 April 2017 he released a cover of Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You".[6] The cover won him "Best Music Cover of the Year (International)" at the City People Music Award 2017.[7] 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,[8] and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[9]

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

Major Vibes EP (2020)

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The self acclaimed King of Apala New Skool – Terry Apala releases his first music project titled "Major Vibes".[11] "Major Vibes" is a six (6) track extended play (EP) that was released on 13 August and features no other artiste but was released with the collaboration of music producer/serial hit-maker, Major Bangz who produced all the tracks in the EP.

Singles

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As lead artist

Year Title Album Ref
2020 No Sege x (CDQ (rapper)) — [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 (song) 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]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Award description Result Ref
2016 The Headies Rookie of the Year Nominated [29][30]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Nominated [31]
2017 City People Music Award Best Music Cover of the Year (International) Won
2017 City People Music Award Apala Artiste of the Year Nominated [32]

See also

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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. ^ "[Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  7. ^ "#CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". www.citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Mayorkun Wins "Rookie of the Year" Award at The Headies 2016". BellaNaija. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  9. ^ "Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations". musicinafrica.net. 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. 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. ^ "2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  30. ^ "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.
  31. ^ "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  32. ^ "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Citypeopleonline. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
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