Terry Apala

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]

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

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]
2021 "Manya" Amzy B, Kaylex featuring Terry Apala [29]

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Award description Result Ref
2016 The Headies Rookie of the Year Nominated [30][31]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Nominated [32]
2017 City People Music Award Best Music Cover of the Year (International) Won
2017 City People Music Award Apala Artiste of the Year Nominated [33]

See also

References

  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. ^ III, Admin (2023-09-04). "Amzy B: A rising star with passion for music". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  30. ^ "2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  31. ^ "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.
  32. ^ "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  33. ^ "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Citypeopleonline. Retrieved 10 November 2019.