Terry Apala Explained

Terry Apala
Birth Name:Terry Alexandar Ejeh
Birth Date:1988 7, df=y
Birth Place:Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Origin:Isoko, Delta State, Nigeria.
Genre:Apala, Afrobeats, Hip-hop
Occupation:Singer, performer
Instrument:voice, drums, guitar
Years Active:2010–present
Associated Acts:Reminisce, Ruggedman, Phemmy G, Kola Williams

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

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

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

!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 Rookie of the Year [30] [31]
2016 Most Promising Act to Watch [32]
2017 Best Music Cover of the Year (International)
2017 Apala Artiste of the Year [33]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Ajose . Kehinde . I’m not under pressure to change my style of music — Terry Apala . 27 March 2022 . The Punch . Punch Newspaper.
  2. News: Badejo . Yinka . I Don't use Drugs - Terry Apala . 10 August 2018 . The Punch . Punch Newspaper.
  3. News: Egodo-Michael . Oghenovo . Artistes with unusual sounds . 7 September 2024 . The Punch . Punch Newspaper.
  4. Web site: VIDEO: Terry Apala – Champagne Shower WIFI’. 360nobs.com. 10 November 2019.
  5. Web site: Olorunsola . Michael . #MusicallyWithMichael: My Top 3 dynamic Nigerian Hip Hop acts . BellaNaija . 26 November 2019 . 10 November 2017.
  6. Web site: [Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)]. naijaloaded.com.ng. 10 November 2019.
  7. Web site:
    1. CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS
    . www.citypeopleonline.com. 10 November 2019.
  8. Web site: Mayorkun Wins “Rookie of the Year” Award at The Headies 2016 . BellaNaija . 26 November 2019 . 29 December 2016.
  9. Web site: Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations. musicinafrica.net. 10 November 2019.
  10. Web site: MP3: Reminisce - Skit ft. Terry Apala & Mojo Fundz» 9jabaze SongBaze . 9jabaze SongBaze . 26 November 2019 . 16 July 2018.
  11. Web site: Terry Apala & Major Bangz – Major Vibes EP. LocaaTunes. December 7, 2020.
  12. Web site: Terry Apala X CDQ – No Sege LocaaTunes « Download Mp3. 2020-06-12. LocaaTunes - Much Xclusive Music, Video & Entertainment. en-US. 2020-12-07.
  13. Web site: Terry Apala ft. Niniola - Lock Up Mp3 Download « NotJustOk. 2020-03-06. Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. en-US. 2020-03-07.
  14. Web site: New Music: Terry Apala feat. Zoro – Bread & Beans . BellaNaija . 26 November 2019 . 25 January 2019.
  15. Web site: [MUSIC] Terry Apala – Apala Wifi ]. TopNaijaMusic.com . 26 November 2019 . 26 July 2019.
  16. Web site: The Boomplay development team . Boomplay - Everything Music . www.boomplaymusic.com . 26 November 2019 . en.
  17. Web site: MUSIC: Terry Apala – Mushin (Barking Cover) LocaaTunes « Download Mp3. 2018-08-09. LocaaTunes - Much Xclusive Music, Video & Entertainment. en-US. 2020-12-25.
  18. Web site: New Music: Terry Apala – Baca. bellanaija.com. bellanaija. 10 November 2019.
  19. Web site: Terry Apala Releases "Joosi". www.guardian.ng. guardian.ng. 10 November 2019.
  20. Web site: MUSIC: Terry Apala – Bad Girl ft. Bisola. naijawavez.com. naijawavez. 10 November 2019.
  21. Web site: Terry Apala – Feel Me. naijamusiclist.com. naijamusiclist. 10 November 2019.
  22. Web site: Terry Apala - 'Social media'. pulse.ng. pulse. 10 November 2019.
  23. Web site: Terry Apala – 'Palongo' ft Musiliu Ishola. Pulse.ng. jonathan. 10 November 2019.
  24. Web site: [Music] Terry Apala – Mgbor]. naijaloaded.com.ng. naijaloaded. 10 November 2019.
  25. Web site: Audio:- Terry Apala – Mo Popular. nigeriansounds.com. nigeriansounds. 10 November 2019.
  26. Web site: Terry Apala - 'Omidan'. www.pulse.ng. pulse.ng. 10 November 2019.
  27. Web site: Music: Terry Apala Champagne Shower Prod By Sess. 36naija.com. 36naija. 10 November 2019.
  28. Web site: Johnson . Reymond Awusei . 2024-04-06 . Eddie King releases riveting new track 'Evil People' featuring Terry Apala . 2024-08-16 . Pulse Ghana . en.
  29. Web site: III . Admin . 2023-09-04 . Amzy B: A rising star with passion for music . 2024-11-29 . Blueprint Newspapers Limited . en-US.
  30. Web site: 2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year . tooxclusive.com . 10 November 2019.
  31. Web site: Dice Ailes,Terry Apala,Dremo,Mayorkun & Mz. Kiss – Who Will Win The Headies 2016 Rookie Of The Year Award? . naijaloaded.com.ng. 10 November 2019.
  32. Web site: FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) . Naijaloaded . 10 November 2019.
  33. Web site: LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS . Citypeopleonline . 10 November 2019.

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