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Terry Apala
Born
Terry Alexandar Ejeh

(1988-07-27) 27 July 1988 (age 38)
Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginPort Harcourt , Rivers 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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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YearAward ceremonyAward descriptionResultRef
2016The HeadiesRookie of the YearNominated[41][42]
2016Nigeria Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Act to WatchNominated[43]
2017City People Music AwardBest Music Cover of the Year (International)Won[44]
2017City People Music AwardApala Artiste of the YearNominated[45]

References

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  1. ↑ Ajose, Kehinde. "I'm not under pressure to change my style of music — Terry Apala". The Punch. The Punch. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ↑ Badejo, Yinka. "I Don't use Drugs - Terry Apala". The Punch. The Punch. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  3. ↑ Egodo-Michael, Oghenovo. "Artistes with unusual sounds". The Punch. 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. Abuja, Nigeria. 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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