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Teniola Apata (TENI)

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Biography

Teniola Apata MON (born 23 December 1993), professionally known as Teni or Teni The Entertainer is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer. 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 preceded to The University of Georgia, but finished at American InterContinental University where she obtained degree in business administration. 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” which was later covered by Nigerian musician Snazzy the Optimist as “Upgrade”,[7] and “Uyo Meyo”.[1] “Askamaya” was ranked 15th on MTV Base’s year-end list of the Top 20 Hottest Naija Tracks of 2018.

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She was listed on Premium Times’ list of the Six Nigerian breakout stars, and viral sensations of 2018. Her song ‘Case’ was awarded Song of the Year by BET Awards. She won the Best African Act award at MTV Europe Music Awards in 2019.

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