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**Teniola Apata**, born 23 December (1992) better known as **Teni**, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer.

## Life and music career

### Early life and career beginnings

Teni was born on 23 December 1992 in Lagos state. She is the younger sister of Nigerian singer Niniola. She attended Apata Memorial High School and later preceded to American InterContinental University where she obtained degree in business administration.

## Career

### 2016-2019: *Fargin, Askamaya and Other Recordings*

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 the single "Fargin" in September 2017. She made her breakthrough after releasing the hit singles "Askamaya", "Case" and "Uyo Meyo". "Askamaya" was ranked 15th on MTV Base's year-end list of the Top 20 Hottest Naija Tracks of 2018.

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

### 2019-2020: *Billionaire E.P and Quarantine Playlist*

Teni released her debut E.P, Billionaire on the 11th of October 2019. The “Billionaire EP” was complied with six (6) interesting tracks and with no guest appearance. The E.P was produced by Jaysynths Beatz and Pheelz.

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.

### 2021-present: *Wondaland*

On 2nd 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"

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

The album features guest appearances from Davido. Its 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.

## Endorsements

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

## 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 her eighth on its list of the 10 Hottest Artists In Nigeria. She was listed on *Premium Times*Template:' list of the Six Nigerian breakout stars, viral sensations of 2018.

## Discography

### Studio albums and EPs

* *Billionaire* (2019)
* *The Quarantine Playlist* (2020)
* *WONDALAND* (2021)

## References

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5. ↑ Shizzi's Magic Fingers Records Presents: Teni - "Amen" (en-US) (2016-12-23).
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7. ↑ Teni rules, and here's the proof (en).
8. ↑ MTV Base Top 20 Hottest Naija Tracks of 2018" tooXclusive (en-US) (2018-12-23).
9. ↑ Teni Gets Featured As YouTube's 'Trending Artist On The Rise' (en-US) (2019-02-20).
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11. ↑ Akinyoade, Akinwale (October 11, 2019). Teni The Entertainer Releases Highly-Anticipated EP “Billionaire”. Pulse.
12. ↑ Durosomo, Damola (April 10, 2020). Teni Drops New EP 'Quarantine Playlist EP' To Get Us Through Self-Isolation”. Okay Africa.
13. ↑ TENI ANNOUNCES LONG-AWAITED DEBUT ALBUM, ‘WONDALAND (en-US) (2021-02-03).
14. ↑ Teni the Entertainer features Davido in new single 'For You' (en-US) (2021-02-12).
15. ↑ Teni drops debut album Wondaland' (en-US) (2021-03-19).
16. ↑ Five Nigerian celebrities who bagged major endorsement deals in 2019 (April 16, 2019).
17. ↑ Don Jazzy, Teni become Globacom Ambassadors (October 6, 2020).
18. ↑ HEADIES 2018:Teni Entertainer Wins 'Rookie Of The Year' Award (en-GB) (2018-05-05).
19. ↑ editor (2019-01-11). Teni Gets Emotional after Winning Best New Act at Soundcity MVP Awards (en-US).
20. ↑ The 10 Hottest Artists In Nigeria #TheList2018: #8 – Teni (en-US) (2018-12-27).
21. ↑ Augoye, Jayne (2018-12-27). Six Nigerian breakout stars, viral sensations of 2018 (en-GB).
22. ↑ Teni - "Billionaire" EP - TrendyBeatz (en).
23. ↑ Teni - "The Quarantine Playlist" EP ft DJ Neptune - Trendybeatz (en).
24. ↑ Teni - "WONDALAND" Album - TheCable.Lifestyle (en).
25. ↑ Teni Reaches Highland With Debut Album ‘WONDALAND’ [Review] (22 March 2021).
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28. ↑ Burna Boy, Teni, Mr Eazi nominated for BET awards (17 May 2019).
29. ↑ Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award. Pulse Nigeria (October 20, 2019).
30. ↑ 2019 MTV EMA Nominees: Burna Boy, Teni, Nasty C & More for Best African Act. Native (October 4, 2019).
31. ↑ Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Teni & More Win Big at 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards (13 January 2020).
32. ↑ Net Honours - The Class of 2021 (en-US).