Teni also known as Teni entertainer or Teniola Apata is a Nigerian Female Afro Singer, Song writer, stage performer and veteran entertainer and one time winner of Headies Award who came into limelight in 2017 after the release of her single; “Fargin”.
She is one of the fastest growing musicians breaking new grounds in the music industry. Teni is currently making the waves on her lastest release which was Lagos & Askamaya, Teni also erupts heavily today with Case.
Teni was born in 1992 in Lagos but hails from Ekiti State, Nigeria. Her emergence in music began dated back to early days in the school band and since then, she has made several appearances, stage appearances and wooed the crowd both locally and internationally performing for top dignitaries and concerts with whopping sums.
Her stage display has always got people talking in appreciation.
Teni is a graduate of Buiness Administration from the University of Georgia, USA. Her current single titled ‘Amen’ has been receiving positive reviews and feedback since its release. The prayer themed new song which was brilliantly delivered by the music sensation put her up in the global fame of music.
Her Music Career
Teni started her music career professionally in 2016 when she got signed to Magic Fingers Records owned by one of Nigeria’s most talented producers and serial hit maker, Shizzi.
She was said to have made entry into music from a tender age, performing as a kid for high profile figures in the society including the then Lagos State Governor Buba Marwa.
Teni was previously signed to Magic Fingers records but then later signed to Dr. Dolor entertainment in 2017 and has worked top Nigerian music stars like Davido, Phyno, Shizzi and others. She’s been growing ever since. Teni is a sister to popular singer Niniola Apata, who many believed influenced her musical career.
Teni was shot to fame and recogntion in the Nigerian music industry after hit release ‘Fargin’ which dominated the music chats in Nigeria.The young, gifted and highly talented Nigerian female artiste has become an internet sensation based on her numerous Instagram freestyle videos, obviously one of the acts to watch out for in 2019 and in the years ahead.
Teni the Entertainer brings back the Fela vibe on her new song ‘Case’ which has made her the most sort out star in the Music industry in Nigeria. She has so far released a number of hit singles including Case, Askamaya, Pareke, Fake Jersey, Wait, Biillionaire, Miyo among others. The highly creative and talented Yoruba superstar sings in Pidgin English and Yoruba languages.
In an interveiw Teni granted recently, she looks up to great artistes like Ebenezar Obey, King Sunny Ade, King Wasiu Ayinde, Osita Osadebe and Dolly Parton.
“It’s the best feeling in the world. I feel blessed to be signed to my brother. He gives me the freedom to explore different sounds. Shizzi is someone that I’ve learnt so much from and there’s no better person to share greatness with, than him. He believed in me since the first time I met him in 2013”.
Asked how her sister greatly influenced her in musical career, she said “I am proud of her and how she has accomplished by setting good examples and laying a good path. Her work doesn’t affect me, it encourages and inspires me to be a better musician”.
Ambassador of Safe Sex:
Though not yet married, Teni advised young Nigerian girls to practice safe sex and refrain from unprotected sex and wait till they are legally married.
Her Faith In God
Teni Apapa explained that something is bound to take off. “I believe that once you open your mouth to ask God for something, it’s a matter of time before he gives it to you”.
Her advice to the young, she said they should learn to put God first in all their endeavours. “I remember being confused on my major, pursuing music and I just humbled myself before God and it all happened”.
She concluded that success is psychological. And advised people to learn how to strategize, build with a team of people that have vision and share the same vision.
Awards and Nominations
Teni is a recipient of several awards and nominations both nationally and internationally including the 2018 winner of Rockie of the year at the Headies Awards. She has also earned several endorsements with giant companies in Nigeria.
Her Net Worth
Teni Apata is currently one of the most talented, richest and most influential female artistes in Nigeria with a net worth of about $400,000 dollars.