Teniola Apata MON (born on 23 December 1992) professionally known as Teni Makanaki or Teni The Entertainer is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entertainer.
She broke into the spotlight after the lease of her hit songs titled “Askamaya”, “Case” and “Uyo Meyo”.
Real Facts About Teni
- Full Name: Teniola Apata
- Stage Name: Teni Makanaki
- Born: 12 December 1992
- Age 29 years old (2022)
- Birth Place: Lagos State
- State Of Origin: Ekiti State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Parents: Simeon Apata
- Siblings: Niniola
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
- Record Label: DR Dolor Entertainment
- Net Worth: Not Disclosed yet
Teni Early Life & Education
Teni was born in the southwest region of Nigeria, Lagos State. She was born into the family of Mr. (late) and Mrs. Simeon Apata.
Her dad Simeon Apata was said to have been murdered in cold blood death back in early January of 1995 by some unknown gunmen. She is the younger sister to the Nigerian popular singer Niniola.
Teni attended her primary and secondary education at the Apata Memorial High School, a school that was owned by her late dad.
After acquiring her first school living certificate and West African Examination Council (WAEC) she went further to American Intercontinental University in the USA where she obtained a degree in Business Administration.
Teni Career
Teni started her music career and got signed up by Magic Finger Records, owned by Shizzi; a top producer in the year 2016.
After which she was signed into Dr. Dolor Entertainment records in 2017 where she worked with some artists on the label where she became a play-up.
Teni started by freestyling her music on INSTAGRAM. Her hit single Fargin brought her to the limelight as the song was accepted and loved by a wide range of music lovers.
Teni has written songs for the DMW founder Davido and has also released a cool, awesome, and large number of songs such as; Billionaire, Wait, Askamaya in 2018, Super Woman, Sugar Mummy in 2019, and a vast of others.
She won Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), a Nigerian National award conferred by President Muhammadu Buhari in October 2022.
Teni Discography
EPs
- BILLIONAIRE – 2019
- THE QUARANTINING PLAYLIST – 2020
Singles
- Case
- Power Rangers
- Uyo Meyo
- Wait
- Fargin
- Askamaya
- Lockdown
- Your body
- Superwoman
- Sugar mummy
- For You (featuring Davido)
- Hustle
- Injure Me
- Power Rangers
- Marry
Teni Awards
- THE HEADIES AWARD (FEMALE) BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE 2019; “Uyo Meyo”
- THE HEADIES VIEWER’S CHOICE 2019
- NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT AWARD- MOST PROMISING ACT
- THE HEADIES AWARDS – BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR; “Uyo Meyo”
- THE HEADIES AWARDS – BEST POP SINGLE 2019; “Case”
- MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (MON)-2022.
Teni Net Worth
The talented musician, Teni Makanaki has not disclosed her net worth to the public yet.
