Terry Apala Explained
Terry Apala |
Birth Name: | Terry Alexandar Ejeh |
Birth Date: | 1988 10, df=y |
Occupation: | Singer, performer |
Instrument: | voice, keyboard |
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[2] 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.[3] In 2022 Terry Apala collaborated with Amzy B's TMSN records artist Kaylex to release a collaborative single project titled "Manya".[4]
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.[5] [6]
2017: Shape of You, Ed Sheeran cover
On 14 April 2017 he released a cover of Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You".[7] The cover won him "Best Music Cover of the Year (International)" at the City People Music Award 2017.[8] 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,[9] and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[10]
He was featured on Reminisce's 2016 song " Skit".[11]
Major Vibes EP (2020)
The self acclaimed King of Apala New Skool – Terry Apala releases his first music project titled "Major Vibes".[12] "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
As featured artist
Awards and nominations
Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result | Ref |
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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] |
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See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Terry Apala. Notjustok. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Latest News & Music About Terry Apala. LocaaTunes - Musch Xclusive Music. December 7, 2020.
- Web site: Terry Apala . Music In Africa . 26 November 2019 . en . 5 December 2016.
- Web site: Tommy . 2022-08-13 . Kaylex - Manya ft. Terry Apala . 2023-09-11 . tooXclusive . en-US.
- Web site: VIDEO: Terry Apala – Champagne Shower WIFI’. 360nobs.com. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Olorunsola . Michael . #MusicallyWithMichael: My Top 3 dynamic Nigerian Hip Hop acts . BellaNaija . 26 November 2019 . 10 November 2017.
- Web site: [Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)]. naijaloaded.com.ng. 10 November 2019.
- Web site:
- CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS
. www.citypeopleonline.com. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Mayorkun Wins “Rookie of the Year” Award at The Headies 2016 . BellaNaija . 26 November 2019 . 29 December 2016.
- Web site: Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations. musicinafrica.net. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: MP3: Reminisce - Skit ft. Terry Apala & Mojo Fundz» 9jabaze SongBaze . 9jabaze SongBaze . 26 November 2019 . 16 July 2018.
- Web site: Terry Apala & Major Bangz – Major Vibes EP. LocaaTunes. December 7, 2020.
- 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.
- 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.
- Web site: New Music: Terry Apala feat. Zoro – Bread & Beans . BellaNaija . 26 November 2019 . 25 January 2019.
- Web site: [MUSIC] Terry Apala – Apala Wifi ]. TopNaijaMusic.com . 26 November 2019 . 26 July 2019.
- Web site: The Boomplay development team . Boomplay - Everything Music . www.boomplaymusic.com . 26 November 2019 . en.
- 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.
- Web site: New Music: Terry Apala – Baca. bellanaija.com. bellanaija. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Terry Apala Releases "Joosi". www.guardian.ng. guardian.ng. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: MUSIC: Terry Apala – Bad Girl ft. Bisola. naijawavez.com. naijawavez. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Terry Apala – Feel Me. naijamusiclist.com. naijamusiclist. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Terry Apala - 'Social media'. pulse.ng. pulse. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Terry Apala – 'Palongo' ft Musiliu Ishola. Pulse.ng. jonathan. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: [Music] Terry Apala – Mgbor]. naijaloaded.com.ng. naijaloaded. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Audio:- Terry Apala – Mo Popular. nigeriansounds.com. nigeriansounds. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Terry Apala - 'Omidan'. www.pulse.ng. pulse.ng. 10 November 2019.
- Web site: Music: Terry Apala Champagne Shower Prod By Sess. 36naija.com. 36naija. 10 November 2019.
- 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.
- Web site: 2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year . tooxclusive.com . 10 November 2019.
- 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.
- Web site: FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) . Naijaloaded . 10 November 2019.
- Web site: LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS . Citypeopleonline . 10 November 2019.