Terry Apala
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]
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Birth name | Terry Alexandar Ejeh |
Born | 31 October 1988 |
Occupation(s) | Singer, performer |
Instruments | voice, keyboard |
Years active | 2010–present |
Associated acts | Reminisce, Ruggedman, Phemmy G, Kola Williams |
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 |
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2020 | Lock Up ft (Niniola) | N/A | [10] |
2019 | Bread and Beans ft (zoro) | N/A | [11] |
2019 | Apala Wifi | N/A | [12] |
2018 | Keep Them Talking | N/A | [13] |
2018 | Mushin | N/A | |
2018 | Baca | N/A | [14] |
2018 | Joosi | N/A | [15] |
2017 | Bad Girl | N/A | [16] |
2017 | Feel Me | N/A | [17] |
2017 | Social media | N/A | [18] |
2017 | Palongo | N/A | [19] |
2017 | Mgbor | N/A | [20] |
2016 | Mo Popular | N/A | [21] |
2016 | Omidan | N/A | [22] |
2016 | Champagne Showers | N/A | [23] |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result | Ref |
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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] |
References
- "Terry Apala". Notjustok. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "Terry Apala". Music In Africa. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- "VIDEO: Terry Apala – Champagne Shower WIFI'". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- Olorunsola, Michael (10 November 2017). "#MusicallyWithMichael: My Top 3 dynamic Nigerian Hip Hop acts". BellaNaija. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- "[Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "#CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". www.citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "Mayorkun Wins "Rookie of the Year" Award at The Headies 2016". BellaNaija. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- "Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "MP3: Reminisce - Skit ft. Terry Apala » 9jabaze | SongBaze". 9jabaze | SongBaze. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- "Terry Apala ft. Niniola - Lock Up | Mp3 Download « NotJustOk". Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
- "New Music: Terry Apala feat. Zoro – Bread & Beans". BellaNaija. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- "[MUSIC] Terry Apala – Apala Wifi". TopNaijaMusic.com. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- The Boomplay development team. "Boomplay - Everything Music". www.boomplaymusic.com. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- "New Music: Terry Apala – Baca". bellanaija.com. bellanaija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "Terry Apala Releases "Joosi"". www.guardian.ng. guardian.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Bad Girl ft. Bisola". naijawavez.com. naijawavez. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "Terry Apala – Feel Me". naijamusiclist.com. naijamusiclist. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "Terry Apala - 'Social media'". pulse.ng. pulse. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "Terry Apala – 'Palongo' ft Musiliu Ishola". Pulse.ng. jonathan. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "[Music] Terry Apala – Mgbor". naijaloaded.com.ng. naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "Audio:- Terry Apala – Mo Popular". nigeriansounds.com. nigeriansounds. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "Terry Apala - 'Omidan'". www.pulse.ng. pulse.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "Music: Terry Apala Champagne Shower Prod By Sess". 36naija.com. 36naija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "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.
- "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Citypeopleonline. Retrieved 10 November 2019.