Terry Apala

Terry Apala
Born
Terry Alexandar Ejeh

(1988-07-27) 27 July 1988
Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginIsoko, Delta State, Nigeria
GenresApala, Afrobeats, hip-hop
OccupationsSinger, performer
InstrumentsVoice, drums, guitar
Years active2010–present

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]

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.

He was featured on Reminisce's 2016 song " Skit".[10]

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

Year Title Album Ref
2025 "Energy", Debra Can featuring Terry Apala N/a [37]
2025 "Reality", Candy Bleakz featuring Terry Apala N/a [38]
2024 "Evil People", Eddie King featuring Terry Apala N/a [39]
2021 "Manya", Amzy B, Kaylex featuring Terry Apala N/a [40]

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]

References

  1. ^ Ajose, Kehinde. "I'm not under pressure to change my style of music — Terry Apala". Punch Newspaper. The Punch. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ^ Badejo, Yinka. "I Don't use Drugs - Terry Apala". Punch Newspaper. The Punch. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  3. ^ Egodo-Michael, Oghenovo. "Artistes with unusual sounds". Punch Newspaper. The Punch. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  4. ^ "VIDEO: Terry Apala – Champagne Shower WIFI'". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  5. ^ Olorunsola, Michael (10 November 2017). "#MusicallyWithMichael: My Top 3 dynamic Nigerian Hip Hop acts". BellaNaija. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  6. ^ "Mayorkun Wins "Rookie of the Year" Award at The Headies 2016". BellaNaija. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  7. ^ "Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  8. ^ "[Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  9. ^ "#CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". www.citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  10. ^ "MP3: Reminisce - Skit ft. Terry Apala & Mojo Fundz» 9jabaze | SongBaze". 9jabaze | SongBaze. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  11. ^ "Terry Apala & Major Bangz – Major Vibes EP". LocaaTunes. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  12. ^ "Apaladisskizzy (feat. Mavo) - Single by Terry Apala". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ^ "Terry Apala - Touchdown". YouTube Music. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ^ "Terry Apala Discography". Qobuz. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ^ "Bride Price - Single by Terry Apala". Spotify. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ^ "Apala Disco (Remix) - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ^ "FLEX - Terry Apala". Last.fm. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ^ "DJ Tunez & Terry Apala – APALA DISCO". Genius. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ^ "ÀÀRE (Aare) by Terry Apala". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ^ "KAMBA - Terry Apala". Qobuz. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ^ "Terry Apala X CDQ – No Sege". LocaaTunes. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  22. ^ "Terry Apala ft. Niniola - Lock Up". NotJustOk. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  23. ^ "New Music: Terry Apala feat. Zoro – Bread & Beans". BellaNaija. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
  24. ^ "[MUSIC] Terry Apala – Apala Wifi". TopNaijaMusic.com. 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
  25. ^ "Boomplay - Keep Them Talking". Boomplay. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
  26. ^ "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Mushin (Barking Cover)". LocaaTunes. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  27. ^ "New Music: Terry Apala – Baca". BellaNaija. 2018-08-30. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  28. ^ "Terry Apala Releases "Joosi"". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  29. ^ "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Bad Girl ft. Bisola". Naijawavez. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  30. ^ "Terry Apala – Feel Me". Naijamusiclist. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  31. ^ "Terry Apala - 'Social media'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  32. ^ "Terry Apala – 'Palongo' ft Musiliu Ishola". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  33. ^ "[Music] Terry Apala – Mgbor". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  34. ^ "Audio:- Terry Apala – Mo Popular". NigerianSounds. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  35. ^ "Terry Apala - 'Omidan'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  36. ^ "Music: Terry Apala Champagne Shower Prod By Sess". 36Naija. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
  37. ^ "Energy (feat. Terry Apala) - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  38. ^ "Reality (feat. Terry Apala) - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  39. ^ Johnson, Reymond Awusei (2024-04-06). "Eddie King releases track 'Evil People'". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  40. ^ "Amzy B: A rising star". Blueprint Newspapers. 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  41. ^ "2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  42. ^ "Dice Ailes,Terry Apala,Dremo,Mayorkun & Mz. Kiss – Who Will Win The Headies 2016 Rookie Of The Year Award?". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  43. ^ "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  44. ^ "Full List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Music Awards". City People Online. 2017-08-07. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  45. ^ "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Citypeopleonline. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
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