Terry Apala

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Terry Apala
Birth nameTerry Alexandar Ejeh
Born (1988-07-27) 27 July 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 27 July 1988) better known by his stage name Terry Apala, is a Nigerian Afrobeat, Hip-Hop and Apala (traditional Yoruba music) musician. [1]

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Background and early career

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

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

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)

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

As lead artist

YearTitleAlbumRef
2020No Sege x ( CDQ (rapper) )— [12]
2020Lock Up ft ( Niniola )— [13]
2019Bread and Beans ft (zoro)— [14]
2019Apala Wifi— [15]
2018Keep Them Talking— [16]
2018Mushin (Barking (song) Cover)— [17]
2018Baca— [18]
2018Joosi— [19]
2017Bad Girl— [20]
2017Feel Me— [21]
2017Social media— [22]
2017Palongo— [23]
2017Mgbor— [24]
2016Mo Popular— [25]
2016Omidan— [26]
2016Champagne Showers— [27]


As featured artist

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

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyAward descriptionResultRef
2016 The Headies Rookie of the YearNominated [30] [31]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to WatchNominated [32]
2017 City People Music Award Best Music Cover of the Year (International)Won
2017 City People Music Award Apala Artiste of the YearNominated [33]

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