Teniola Apata, better known as Teni, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer.[1][2]
Teni released her debut single "Amen" while signed to Shizzi's Magic Fingers Records.[5] She left the record label and signed with Dr. Dolor Entertainment in 2017.[6] Teni started gaining prominence after releasing the single "Fargin" in September 2017. She made her breakthrough after releasing the hit singles "Askamaya", "Case" and "Uyo Meyo".[7] "Askamaya" was ranked 15th on MTV Base's year-end list of the Top 20 Hottest Naija Tracks of 2018.[8]
Teni won Rookie of the Year at the 2018 Headies Awards, and Most Promising Act to Watch at the 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[9] She also won Best New Artist 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.[10] NotJustOk ranked her eighth on their list of the 10 Hottest Artists In Nigeria.[11] She was listed among the "Six Nigerian breakout stars, viral sensations of 2018" by Premium Times newspaper.[12]
On 20 February 2019, Teni was featured on YouTube Music's Trending Artist on the Rise.[13]
Teni's Songs
Some of Teni's songs include:
- Fargin
- Askamaya
- Wait
- Amen
- Lagos
- Pareke
- Case
- Fake Jersey
- Shake Am
Teni's Awards
- Rookie Of The Year Award in The Headies, 2018
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