Terry Apala


Terry Alexandar Ejeh better known by his stage name Terry Apala, is a Nigerian afrobeat and Akpala hip-pop musician.

Background and Early career

Apala was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to Jeff Ejeh, a banker and it was here that he first began his journey into entertainment at the age of 12. He was part of a dance group called "Mezo Soprano" which went on to perform at the launch of "Kanu Heart Foundation" in 2000.

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 " 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".

Singles

YearTitleAlbumRef
2020Lock Up ft
2019Bread and Beans ft
2019Apala Wifi
2018Keep Them Talking
2018Mushin
2018Baca
2018Joosi
2017Bad Girl
2017Feel Me
2017Social media
2017Palongo
2017Mgbor
2016Mo Popular
2016Omidan
2016Champagne Showers
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Awards and Nominations

YearAward ceremonyAward descriptionResultRef
2016The HeadiesRookie of the Year
2016Nigeria Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Act to Watch
2017City People Music AwardBest Music Cover of the Year
2017City People Music AwardApala Artiste of the Year