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Terry Apala

Musical artist

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.

01Background 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

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.

Apala was nominated for Rookie of the Year at the 2016 Headies Awards, and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

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 Awards 2017. That same year, Apala was nominated for Apala Artiste of the Year.

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

Major Vibes EP (2020)

Apala released his first music project, Major Vibes, 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.

02Singles

As lead artist

Year Title Album Ref
2026 "Apaladisskizzy" ft Mavo , N/a
2026 "Touchdown" , N/a
2025 "Omo Oro Mi" Black & White
2025 "Bride Price" ft Bella Shmurda Black & White
2024 "Apala Disco (Remix)" ft Wizkid & Seyi Vibez , N/a
2024 "FLEX" Black & White
2023 "Apala Disco" ft DJ Tunez APALA DISCO
2022 "TGIF" ÀÀRE
2021 "Kamba" , N/a
2020 "No Sege" x CDQ , 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 cover) , N/a
2018 "Baca" , N/a
2018 "Joosi" , N/a
2017 "Bad Girl" ft Bisola , N/a
2017 "Feel Me" , N/a
2017 "Social Media" , N/a
2017 "Palongo" ft Musiliu Ishola , N/a
2017 "Mgbor" , N/a
2016 "Mo Popular" , N/a
2016 "Omidan" , N/a
2016 "Champagne Showers" , N/a

As featured artist

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

03Awards and nominations

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