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    • Teniola Apata MON (born 23 December 1993), professionally known as Teni or Teni The Entertainer is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer. See more

    Born23 December 1993 · Lagos State, Nigeria
    LabelsDr. Dolor Entertainment
    GenresAfro
    OccupationsSinger · songwriter · entertainer
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    Early life

    Teni was born on 23 December 1993 in Lagos State. She is the younger sister of Nigerian singer Niniola. She attended Apata Memorial High School and later the University of Georgia, but finished at American I… See more

    Career

    Teni released her debut single "Amen" while signed to Shizzi's Magic Fingers Records. She left the record label and signed with Dr. Dolor Entertainment in 2017. Teni started gaining prominence after releasing th… See more

    Endorsements

    In March 2019, Teni signed an endorsement deal with Tom Tom, a candy brand produced by Cadbury Nigeria. On 6 October 2020, PM News reported that Teni had signed an endorsement deal with Telecomm… See more

    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. She also won Best New Artist at the 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. NotJustOk ranked … See more

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  1. Teniola Apata
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    Teni (Real Name: Teniola Apata, born 23 December 1992) is a 31-year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter who gained fame following the release of her hit singles “Askamaya”, “Case” and “Uyo Meyo”.

    Teni Biography and the So…

    buzznigeria.com
    Teniola Apata, professionally known as Teni (also referred to as Teni The Entertainer or Teni Makanaki) is an award-winning Nigerian songwriter, singer, performer, actress and social media sensation.

    Teni: A Shining Afrobeats …

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    Teniola Apata, better known as Teni, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer. She made her breakthrough after releasing the hit singles 'Askamaya', 'Case' and 'Uyo Meyo'.

    Teni - Music In Africa

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    Teniola Apata, better known as Teni, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer. Teni is the younger sister of Nigerian singer Niniola.

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    Who is Teni the entertainer?
    Teniola Apata, known worldwide as Teni the Entertainer, is in the middle of recording music for her upcoming EP, , in Florida. Nigerian-born and raised, the singer lived in Atlanta for six years, attending college in the Georgia state capital.

    Meet Teni, The African Pop Star In A League Of Her Own

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    Is Teni a good singer?
    Teni’s music is often optimistic, if not in its lively production, then in her lyrics about the trials and triumphs of love and life, sung in Nigerian pidgin, Yoruba, and its Ondo dialect. The music video for her biggest record, 2018’s “Case,” a sweet proclamation of the insane things she’d do for a lover, has 54 million views on YouTube.

    Teni’s Health and Spirit Were Tested as She Made Her New

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    Did Teni ever write a hit song?
    Teni reflected on writing her first hit song, “Like That,” which was recorded by Davido. “I was like, ‘Whoa, I wrote a song that’s a hit.’ I hadn’t written a hit for myself yet,” she said. As for her solo music, Teni described herself as a “world artist” and someone who can’t be put into “one box.”

    Teni on Writing a Hit for Davido, Telling Her Own Story: On Your Radar

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    Who is Teni & why is she so popular in Africa?
    Since breaking out in 2017 with her single “Fargin,” Teni has become a musical darling, not only in Africa, where she’s earned several regional awards but across the diaspora. There’s a clip of Teni commanding a sea of onlookers at the inaugural Afro Nation festival in Portimao, Portugal with her 2018 hit “Case”.

    Nigerian Singer Teni Wants to Take You to Her Happy Place | Rolling St…

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    What does Teni the entertainer dream about?
    When sweet-voiced singer Teni the Entertainer imagines the perfect place, it looks a lot like a Disney theme park. There’d be water slides, family, friends, and lots of food, she says. The fare offered would be that of her native Nigeria. “Jollof rice, pounded yam, egusi, àmàlà, and gbegiri!” the 28-year-old singer dreams aloud over Zoom.

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    Did Teni sing a cappella at Afro Nation 2018?
    There’s a clip of Teni commanding a sea of onlookers at the inaugural Afro Nation festival in Portimao, Portugal with her 2018 hit “Case”. She only had to offer a few sparse words of the song a cappella before the massive audience took off with the rest.

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    Teni’s Health and Spirit Were Tested as She Made Her …

    Nov 21, 2023 · Teni’s music is often optimistic, if not in its lively production, then in her lyrics about the trials and triumphs of love and life, sung in Nigerian …

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      Meet Teni, The African Pop Star In A League Of Her Own

      Sep 1, 2019 · Teniola Apata, known worldwide as Teni the Entertainer, is in the middle of recording music for her upcoming EP, Billionaire, in Florida. Nigerian-born and raised, the singer lived in Atlanta for six years, attending college in …

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      Nigerian Singer Teni Wants to Take You to Her Happy …

      Mar 23, 2021 · The afrobeats star discusses how her new LP takes its inspiration from the happiest place on Earth. When sweet-voiced singer Teni the Entertainer imagines the perfect place, it looks a lot like...

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      Teni Lyrics, Songs, and Albums - Genius

      Teniola Apata, better known as Teni, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer. Teni is the younger sister of Nigerian singer Niniola. She attended Apata Memorial High.

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      Nigerian Star Teni on Writing a Hit for Davido and …

      Dec 9, 2023 · Teni doesn’t want to be put in a box. The Nigerian songwriter and artist spoke to Rolling Stone for the On Your Radar video series to discuss how she approaches songwriting and her career.

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