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Background information
Birth name Teniola Apata
Born 23 December 1993 (age 32)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres

Afrobeats

Teniola Apata born 23 December 1993), known professionally as Teni or Teni the Entertainer, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.

Early life

Teni was born on 23 December 1993 in Lagos State. She is the younger sister of Nigerian singer Niniola.[1][2] She attended Apata Memorial High School and later the University of Georgia, but finished at American InterContinental University where she obtained degree in business administration.[3][4]

Teni before gaining mainstream success, was popularly known for doing covers of songs and freestyles on instagram.[5]

She is also a songwriter attributed for songs for artists like Davido ("Like Dat").[6]

Career

2016–2019: "Fargin", "Askamaya", and other recordings

Teni released her debut single "Amen" while signed to Shizzi's Magic Fingers Records.[7] She left the record label and signed with Dr. Dolor Entertainment in 2017.[8] Teni started gaining prominence after releasing the single "Fargin" in September 2017. She made her breakthrough after releasing the hit singles "Askamaya", "Case" which was later covered by Nigerian musician Snazzy the Optimist as "Upgrade",[9] and "Uyo Meyo".[1] "Askamaya" was ranked 15th on MTV Base's year-end list of the Top 20 Hottest Naija Tracks of 2018.[10]

On 20 February 2019, Teni was featured on YouTube Music's Trending Artist on the Rise.[11] On 3 May 2019, she released the video for "Sugar Mummy". On 14 June 2019, she released a new single titled "Power Rangers".[12]

2019–2020: Billionaire and Quarantine Playlist

Teni released her debut E.P, Billionaire on 11 October 2019. The "Billionaire EP" was compiled with six (6) tracks and no guest appearance. The E.P was produced by Jaysynths Beatz and Pheelz.[13]

In April 2020, Teni partnered with Nigerian Disk Jockey, DJ Neptune to release an EP called the Quarantine Playlist, which sees her playing out different stages of being in quarantine and talking about the strains of being on lock down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The four-track EP is mostly mid-tempo and includes production from Tempoe, P. Prime and Dëra.[14]

2021–present: Wondaland

On 2 February 2021, Teni revealed the name and expected date for her forthcoming debut album. She shared this on her Instagram account "The time is near... And the album shall be called “WONDALAND” 🦋#MARCH2021 #WONDALAND" [15]

Her debut album 'WONDALAND' was crafted for over two years in cities like London, New York City, Orlando, Ondo, Lagos and Abuja.[16]

The album's production was handled by Pheelz, Damayo, Tempoe, P.Prime, Millamix, Krizbeatz, and Ozedikus and was made available for purchase and online streaming on several music platforms, including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer, and Google Play.[17]

2024–present: Global Citizen

In 2024, Teni signed to Artist House, an independent record label & management company based in New York City. On January 17, 2025, Teni released her new single "Money",[18] which is her biggest single debut to date. The single reached Top 10 Spotify,[19] Apple, YouTube,[20] TikTok Nigeria,[21] Top 50 Global Shazam, #1 Shazam Nigeria, Top 10 Shazam Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, & Cameroon. Her new project Global Citizen is due out in 2025.

Endorsements

In March 2019, Teni signed an endorsement deal with Tom Tom, a candy brand produced by Cadbury Nigeria.[22] On 6 October 2020, PM News reported that Teni had signed an endorsement deal with Telecommunications Giant, Globacom Nigeria.[23]

Awards and nominations

Teni won Rookie of the Year at the 2018 Headies Awards, and Most Promising Act to Watch at the 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[24] She also won Best New Artist at the 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.[25] NotJustOk ranked her eighth on its list of the 10 Hottest Artists in Nigeria.[26] She was listed on Premium TimesTemplate:' list of the Six Nigerian break-out stars, viral sensations of 2018.[27]

In October 2022, Teni was conferred a Nigerian National Award – Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) – by Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari.[28] There was a controversy on social media about her approach to receiving the award.[29]

Discography

Studio albums and EPs

  • Billionaire (2019)[30]
  • The Quarantine Playlist (2020)[31]
  • WONDALAND (2021)[32][33]
  • Moslado Refix (featuring Emmyblaq)[34]
  • Christmas Is Here (2023)[35]

Selected singles

Template:Center
Year Title Album
2016 "Amen" —
2017 "Fargin"
2018 "Wait"
"Pareke"
"Lagos"
"Askamaya"
"Fake Jersey"
"Shake Am"
"Case"
"Pray"
"Uyo Meyo"
2019 "Party Next Door" —
"Sugar Mummy"
"Power Rangers"
2020 "Marry" —
2021 "For You" ft Davido Wondaland
2021 "Dorime" Non-album single
2022 "One Day" Non-album single
"My Way (E GET WHY) [Freestyle]"
"LITTLE & LENGENDARY"[36] LITTLE & LENGENDARY
2023 "No Days Off" Non-album single
"Lanke" Non-album single
"Malaika" Non-album single
2025 "Money" Global Citizen
"Speed" ft Gunna Template:TBA
Template:Center
Year Title Album
2018 "Rambo" (Dr. Dolor featuring Teni) —
"Pray"
"Aye Kan" (Shizzi featuring Teni and Mayorkun)
2019 ‘’Sound’’ (Diamond Platnumz) feat. Teni

‘’Laye Mi’’ (Codest Boi) feat. Teni

Non-album single
2020 Fuji Pop (Ojayy Wright featuring Teni) —
Template:Center
Year Title Album
2017 "Like Dat" by Davido —

Awards

Template:Incomplete list

Year Award ceremony Prize Recipient Result Ref
2018 The Headies Rookie of the Year Herself Won [37]
Soundcity MVP Awards Festival Best New Artist Won [38]
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Won
2019 BET Awards Best New International Act Nominated [39]
The Headies Best Pop Single "Case" Won [40]
Song of the Year Nominated
Best Recording of the Year "Uyo Meyo" Won
Best R&B Single Nominated
Viewer's Choice Herself Won
Best Vocal Performance (Female) Teni for "Uyo Meyo" Won
MTV Europe Music Awards Best African Act Herself Nominated [41]
2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Best female MVP Won [42]
2021 Net Honours Most Searched Musician (female) Won [43]
All Africa Music Awards All Africa Music Awards Pending [44]
2022 Nigeria National Awards Member of the Order of Niger Herself Awarded

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Teni rules, here's the proof. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018
  2. ↑ My love for Niniola stronger than music –Teni Entertainer. The Punch. Retrieved 23 September 2018
  3. ↑ Teni Makanaki's Strides to Stardom. This Day. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018
  4. ↑ SPOTLIGHT: My late father will be proud that his legacy is untarnished, says Teni. TheCable. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018
  5. ↑ Reporter, OurTeniola Apata: Next rated Nigerian music star in 2019?. Tribune Online. 2019-01-04. Retrieved 2026-03-31
  6. ↑ DailyHighlifeTeni Biography, Age, Height and Net Worth 2026. dailyhighlife.ng. 2026-01-03. Retrieved 2026-03-31
  7. ↑ Shizzi's Magic Fingers Records Presents: Teni – "Amen". tooXclusive. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2019
  8. ↑ Akan, JoeyTeni Entertainer is one of Nigeria's fastest rising musicians. Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 September 2018
  9. ↑ Snazzy: A Rising Star In The Nigerian Music Scene Showcases Versatility With "Upgrade". The Guardian. 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2023-05-20
  10. ↑ MTV Base Top 20 Hottest Naija Tracks of 2018" tooXclusive. tooXclusive. 23 December 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019
  11. ↑ Teni Gets Featured As YouTube's 'Trending Artist On The Rise'. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2019
  12. ↑ Teni drops new single, "Power Rangers". 14 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019
  13. ↑ Akinyoade, AkinwaleTeni The Entertainer Releases Highly-Anticipated EP "Billionaire". The Guardian. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2019
  14. ↑ Durosomo, DamolaTeni Drops New EP 'Quarantine Playlist EP' To Get Us Through Self-Isolation. Okay Africa. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020
  15. ↑ TENI ANNOUNCES LONG-AWAITED DEBUT ALBUM, 'WONDALAND. PM News. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021
  16. ↑ Teni the Entertainer features Davido in new single 'For You'. Vanguard. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021
  17. ↑ Teni drops debut album Wondaland'. P.M. News. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021
  18. ↑ SpinTeni's 'Music Chose Me'. 2025-01-01. Retrieved February 24, 2025
  19. ↑ Spotify Regional Chart - Nigeria (Weekly). Spotify Charts. Retrieved February 24, 2025
  20. ↑ YouTube Top Songs Chart - Nigeria (Weekly). YouTube Charts. Retrieved February 24, 2025
  21. ↑ Money on TikTok Creative Center. TikTok Creative Center. Retrieved February 24, 2025
  22. ↑ Five Nigerian celebrities who bagged major endorsement deals in 2019. Daily Trust. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2020
  23. ↑ Don Jazzy, Teni become Globacom Ambassadors. P.M. News. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020
  24. ↑ HEADIES 2018:Teni Entertainer Wins 'Rookie Of The Year' Award. The NET. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019
  25. ↑ Ehigiator, SundayTeni Gets Emotional after Winning Best New Act at Soundcity MVP Awards. This Day. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2019
  26. ↑ The 10 Hottest Artists In Nigeria #TheList2018: #8 – Teni. NotJustOk. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019
  27. ↑ Augoye, JayneSix Nigerian breakout stars, viral sensations of 2018. Premium Times. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019
  28. ↑ List of Nigerian national honours award recipients 2022 plus dia categories. BBC News Pidgin. 2022-10-11. Retrieved 2023-09-24
  29. ↑ biodunbusari@vanguardngr.comNational Honours: Nigerians react over Teni's attitude to Buhari. Vanguard. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2022-10-14
  30. ↑ Teni – "Billionaire" EP – mp3paw. Trendybeatz.com. Retrieved 8 August 2020
  31. ↑ Teni – "The Quarantine Playlist" EP ft DJ Neptune – mp3paw. TrendyBeatz.com. Retrieved 25 September 2020
  32. ↑ Teni – "WONDALAND" Album – TheCable.Lifestyle. TheCable. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021
  33. ↑ Teni Reaches Highland With Debut Album 'WONDALAND' [Review]. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021
  34. ↑ [Music Teni – Moslado Refix]. Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021
  35. ↑ This Christmas Lyrics by Teni. NotjustOk. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2024-06-15
  36. ↑ LISTEN: Teni Releases Two New Singles, 'Little' and 'Legendary'. NotjustOk. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2024-06-15
  37. ↑ Headies Awards 2018: Full list of categories, winners. Daily Post. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018
  38. ↑ Kehinde, OpeyemiSoundCity MVP Awards: Full list of winners. Daily Trust. 6 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2019
  39. ↑ Burna Boy, Teni, Mr Eazi nominated for BET awards. Vanguard. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2019
  40. ↑ Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award. Pulse Nigeria. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019
  41. ↑ 2019 MTV EMA Nominees: Burna Boy, Teni, Nasty C & More for Best African Act. Native. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2019
  42. ↑ Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Teni & More Win Big at 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards. OkayAfrica. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020
  43. ↑ Net Honours – The Class of 2021. The NET. Retrieved 7 September 2021
  44. ↑ All Africa Music Awards 2021: All the nominees. Music in Africa. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021
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