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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.

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. His musical interests were deeply influenced by the rhythmic and percussive nature of Apala music, a traditional genre associated with the Yoruba ethnic group. 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.

2017: Shape of You, Ed Sheeran cover

On 14 April 2017 he released a 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".

Major Vibes EP (2020)

The self acclaimed King of Apala New Skool – Terry Apala releases his first music project titled "Major Vibes". "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

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As lead artist

As featured artist

Awards and nominations

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (November 2019)

See also

• List of Nigerian musicians

References

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6. "[Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
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18. "New Music: Terry Apala – Baca". bellanaija.com. bellanaija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
19. "Terry Apala Releases "Joosi"". www.guardian.ng. guardian.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
20. "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Bad Girl ft. Bisola". naijawavez.com. naijawavez. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
21. "Terry Apala – Feel Me". naijamusiclist.com. naijamusiclist. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
22. "Terry Apala - 'Social media'". pulse.ng. pulse. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
23. "Terry Apala – 'Palongo' ft Musiliu Ishola". Pulse.ng. jonathan. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
24. "[Music] Terry Apala – Mgbor". naijaloaded.com.ng. naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
25. "Audio:- Terry Apala – Mo Popular". nigeriansounds.com. nigeriansounds. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
26. "Terry Apala - 'Omidan'". www.pulse.ng. pulse.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
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29. III, Admin (2023-09-04). "Amzy B: A rising star with passion for music". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
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31. "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.
32. "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
33. "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Citypeopleonline. Retrieved 10 November 2019.

External links

• Terry Apala on Instagram

• 21st-century Nigerian male singers
• 1988 births
• Living people
• Nigerian hip-hop singers
• Nigerian music industry executives
• Yoruba-language singers of Nigeria