Terry Apala

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The basics

Quick facts

Gender:

Male

Is:

Musician Singer

Work field:

Music

Birth:

31 October 1988

Star sign:

Scorpio

The details

Biography

Introduction

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.

Background and Early career

Apala was born inLagos, 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.

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.

2017: Shape of You, Ed Sheeran cover

On 14 April, 2017 he releaseda cover of Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You".The cover won him "Best Music Cover of the Year (International)" at the City People Music Award 2017. 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, and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

He was featured on Reminisce's 2016 song " Skit".

Singles

Year	Title	Album
2020	Lock Up ft (Niniola)	N/A
2019	Bread and Beans ft (zoro)	N/A
2019	Apala Wifi	N/A
2018	Keep Them Talking	N/A
2018	Mushin	N/A
2018	Baca	N/A
2018	Joosi	N/A
2017	Bad Girl	N/A
2017	Feel Me	N/A
2017	Social media	N/A
2017	Palongo	N/A
2017	Mgbor	N/A
2016	Mo Popular	N/A
2016	Omidan	N/A
2016	Champagne Showers	N/A

Awards and Nominations

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