Terry Apala

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 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.

Singles

As lead artist YearTitleAlbumRef2026"Apaladisskizzy" ft Mavo 2026"Touchdown" 2025"Omo Oro Mi"Black & White 2025"Bride Price" ft Bella ShmurdaBlack & White 2024"Apala Disco (Remix)" ft Wizkid & Seyi Vibez 2024"FLEX"Black & White 2023"Apala Disco" ft DJ TunezAPALA DISCO 2022"TGIF"ÀÀRE 2021"Kamba" 2020"No Sege" x CDQ 2020"Lock Up" ft Niniola 2019"Bread and Beans" ft Zoro 2019"Apala Wifi" 2018"Keep Them Talking" 2018"Mushin" (Barking cover) 2018"Baca" 2018"Joosi" 2017"Bad Girl" ft Bisola 2017"Feel Me" 2017"Social Media" 2017"Palongo" ft Musiliu Ishola 2017"Mgbor" 2016"Mo Popular" 2016"Omidan" 2016"Champagne Showers"

As featured artist YearTitleAlbumRef2025"Energy", Debra Can featuring Terry Apala 2025"Reality", Candy Bleakz featuring Terry Apala 2024"Evil People", Eddie King featuring Terry Apala 2021"Manya", Amzy B, Kaylex featuring Terry Apala

Awards and nominations Year Award ceremony Award description Result Ref 2016 The Headies Rookie of the Year 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch 2017 City People Music Award Best Music Cover of the Year (International) 2017 City People Music Award Apala Artiste of the Year