Terry Apala
{{Short description|Nigerian musician (born 1988)}}
{{UPE|date=December 2020}}
{{BLP primary sources|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_name = Terry Alexandar Ejeh
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1988|07|27}}
| birth_place = Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria.
| origin = Isoko, Delta State, Nigeria.
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| genre = Apala, Afrobeats, Hip-hop
| occupation = Singer, performer
| instrument = voice, drums, guitar
| years_active = 2010–present
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| associated_acts = Reminisce, Ruggedman, Phemmy G, Kola Williams
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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.{{cite news |last1=Ajose |first1=Kehinde |title=I’m not under pressure to change my style of music — Terry Apala |url=https://punchng.com/im-not-under-pressure-to-change-my-style-of-music-terry-apala/ |access-date=27 March 2022 |agency=The Punch |publisher=Punch Newspaper}}
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.{{cite news |last1=Badejo |first1=Yinka |title=I Don't use Drugs - Terry Apala |url=https://punchng.com/i-dont-use-drugs-terry-apala/#google_vignette |access-date=10 August 2018 |agency=The Punch |publisher=Punch Newspaper}} His musical interests were deeply influenced by the rhythmic and percussive nature of Apala music, a traditional genre associated with the Yoruba ethnic group.{{cite news |last1=Egodo-Michael |first1=Oghenovo |title=Artistes with unusual sounds |url=https://punchng.com/artistes-with-unusual-sounds/ |access-date=7 September 2024 |agency=The Punch |publisher=Punch Newspaper}} 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.{{cite web|title=VIDEO: Terry Apala – Champagne Shower WIFI’|url=https://www.360nobs.com/2016/06/video-terry-apala-champagne-shower/|publisher=360nobs.com|access-date=10 November 2019}}{{cite web |last1=Olorunsola |first1=Michael |title=#MusicallyWithMichael: My Top 3 dynamic Nigerian Hip Hop acts |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/11/musically-3-dynamic-hip-hop-acts/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=26 November 2019 |date=10 November 2017}}
=2017: ''Shape of You, Ed Sheeran cover''=
On 14 April 2017 he released a cover of Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You".{{cite web|title=[Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)|url=https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/download-mp3/music-terry-apala-shape-ed-sheeran-cover|publisher=naijaloaded.com.ng|access-date=10 November 2019}} The cover won him "Best Music Cover of the Year (International)" at the City People Music Award 2017.{{cite web|title=#CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS|url=http://www.citypeopleonline.com/cpma2017-full-list-winners-city-people-music-awards/|publisher=www.citypeopleonline.com|access-date=10 November 2019}} That same year, he was nominated for "Apala Artiste of the Year".
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Terry was nominated Rookie of the Year at the 2016 The Headies Awards,{{cite web |title=Mayorkun Wins “Rookie of the Year” Award at The Headies 2016 |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/12/mayorkun-wins-rookie-of-the-year-award-at-the-headies-2016/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=26 November 2019 |date=29 December 2016}} and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.{{cite web|title=Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/tiwa-savage-and-tekno-top-nigerian-entertainment-awards-nominations|publisher=musicinafrica.net|access-date=10 November 2019}}
He was featured on Reminisce's 2016 song " Skit".{{cite web |title=MP3: Reminisce - Skit ft. Terry Apala & Mojo Fundz» 9jabaze {{!}} SongBaze |url=https://songbaze.com.ng/mp3-reminisce-skit-ft-terry-apala/ |website=9jabaze {{!}} SongBaze |access-date=26 November 2019 |date=16 July 2018}}
= Major Vibes EP (2020) =
The self acclaimed King of Apala New Skool – Terry Apala releases his first music project titled "Major Vibes".{{cite web|title=Terry Apala & Major Bangz – Major Vibes EP|url=https://locaatunes.com/music/terry-apala-major-bangz-major-vibes-ep/|website=LocaaTunes|access-date=December 7, 2020}} "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
{{Expand list|date=November 2019}}
As lead artist
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| Year
!Title !Album !Ref |
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| 2020
|No Sege x (CDQ (rapper)) |{{N/A}} |
| 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 (Barking (song) Cover) |{{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}} |
As featured artist
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Title !Album !Ref |
| 2024
|"Evil People" Eddie King featuring Terry Apala |— |
| 2021
|"Manya" Amzy B, Kaylex featuring Terry Apala | |
Awards and nominations
References
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External links
- {{Instagram|terryapalaofficial|Terry Apala}}
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Category:21st-century Nigerian male singers
Category:Nigerian hip-hop singers