Terry Apala
Nigerian musician (born 1988)
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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]
27 July 1988
Terry Apala | |
|---|---|
| Born | Terry Alexandar Ejeh 27 July 1988 Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Isoko, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Apala, Afrobeats, hip-hop |
| Occupations | Singer, performer |
| Instruments | Voice, drums, guitar |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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
Apala 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]
Apala was nominated for Rookie of the Year at the 2016 Headies Awards,[6] and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[7]
On 14 April 2017 he released a cover of Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You".[8] The cover won him "Best Music Cover of the Year (International)" at the City People Music Awards 2017.[9] That same year, Apala was nominated for Apala Artiste of the Year.
Major Vibes EP (2020)
Apala released his first music project, Major Vibes,[11] a six-track EP, on 13 August 2020. It features no other artiste, but was released with the collaboration of music producer/serial hit-maker Major Bangz, who produced all the tracks on the EP.
Singles
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | "Apaladisskizzy" ft Mavo | N/a | [12] |
| 2026 | "Touchdown" | N/a | [13] |
| 2025 | "Omo Oro Mi" | Black & White | [14] |
| 2025 | "Bride Price" ft Bella Shmurda | Black & White | [15] |
| 2024 | "Apala Disco (Remix)" ft Wizkid & Seyi Vibez | N/a | [16] |
| 2024 | "FLEX" | Black & White | [17] |
| 2023 | "Apala Disco" ft DJ Tunez | APALA DISCO | [18] |
| 2022 | "TGIF" | ÀÀRE | [19] |
| 2021 | "Kamba" | N/a | [20] |
| 2020 | "No Sege" x CDQ | N/a | [21] |
| 2020 | "Lock Up" ft Niniola | N/a | [22] |
| 2019 | "Bread and Beans" ft Zoro | N/a | [23] |
| 2019 | "Apala Wifi" | N/a | [24] |
| 2018 | "Keep Them Talking" | N/a | [25] |
| 2018 | "Mushin" (Barking cover) | N/a | [26] |
| 2018 | "Baca" | N/a | [27] |
| 2018 | "Joosi" | N/a | [28] |
| 2017 | "Bad Girl" ft Bisola | N/a | [29] |
| 2017 | "Feel Me" | N/a | [30] |
| 2017 | "Social Media" | N/a | [31] |
| 2017 | "Palongo" ft Musiliu Ishola | N/a | [32] |
| 2017 | "Mgbor" | N/a | [33] |
| 2016 | "Mo Popular" | N/a | [34] |
| 2016 | "Omidan" | N/a | [35] |
| 2016 | "Champagne Showers" | N/a | [36] |
As featured artist
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Headies | Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [41][42] |
| 2016 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Act to Watch | Nominated | [43] |
| 2017 | City People Music Award | Best Music Cover of the Year (International) | Won | [44] |
| 2017 | City People Music Award | Apala Artiste of the Year | Nominated | [45] |