Birth Name: Teniola Apata
Stage Name: Teni
Nickname: Teni Oba Orin, Teni Makanaki
Birth Date: December 12, 1992
Occupation(s): Nigerian Singer, Songwriter, Entertainer
Genre: Afrobeat
Years Active: 2016 – present
Net Worth: Unknown
Label: Dr. Dolor Entertainment
Personal Life
Teni Makanaki is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, entertainer, and the younger sister to the singer, Niniola Apata. She was born on December 12, 1992, in Lagos state.
Education
She attended Apata Memorial High School, Isolo, a school own by her father, for her secondary education. She later went on to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University, USA.
Career
As a child, she was in her school band playing the drum. She released her debut single ‘Amen’ in 2016 under Magic Finger, a record label owned by Shizzi. She left Magic Fingers in 2017 and got another record deal in ‘Dr. Dolor Entertainment’ where she released her hit single ‘Fargin’. Since then, she has released other hit singles like Askamaya, Case, Uyo Meyo, Pray, etc.
She released her debut album ‘Wondaland’ on March 19 and the 16-track album featured only Davido. Speaking on why she featured Davido, she said Davido positively motivated her with his words when they met at a studio session in Atlanta.
Album(s)
2021 – Wondaland
Awards
2019 – Top Naija Music Award, Artiste of the Year
2019 – YouTube Music, Trending Artiste of the Year
2018 – Premium Times Newspaper named her as one of the six Nigerian breakout stars, viral sensations.
2018 – Soundcity MVP Awards Festival, Best New Artist
2018 – Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Most Promising Act to Watch
2018 – The Headies, Rookie of the Year