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Nigerian music star, Teni revealed the reason behind her weight loss was that she doesn’t want to die.
The singer disclosed that she lost 75 pounds of weight.
In a video showing her weight loss journey on Sunday, the ‘Uyo meyo’ crooner said she feared for her health.
Teni said she didn’t want to die.
“I realised you only have one life. Me, I don’t want to die. If you need inspiration, look at me.
“Impossible is nothing!! Happy new year 23.”
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Popular Nigerian musician Teniola Apata also known as Teni the Entertainer has announced that she is now an independent artist as she leaves Dr Dolor Entertainment.
She made this known in a social media post, stating that her new body of work would be her best album yet.
Announcing her forthcoming album, Teni said she is now an independent artist, who was not signed to any record label, and that her fans should prepare for the new project. “Independent now. I’m recording the best album of my life,” the artiste shared on Twitter.
The vibrant musician has won different awards and accolades in Nigeria and abroad. At the Headies Awards, she won ‘Rookie of the Year,’ ‘Best Pop Single,’ ‘Best Recording of the Year,’ ‘Viewer’s Choice,’ and ‘Best Vocal Performance (Female).’
The vocal powerhouse also received nominations for ‘Best New International Act’ at the BET Awards and ‘Best African Act’ at MTV Europe Music Awards.
Teni’s latest single, ‘Maitama (Going),’ is now sweeping the country and progressively climbing to the top of several music charts.
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni The Entertainer has opened up on the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour bestowed on her by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Teni to have said she was bestowed with the award for her “consistent and meaningful participation in community and national development rendering unsolicited, selfless and philanthropic services to humanity.
Teni, while expressing gratitude to God, President Buhari and the national awards committee headed by Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, dedicated the MON award to young ladies.
The singer wrote: “With honour and gratitude to God, it was indeed a joyous moment to receive a National Honor yesterday.
“I was conferred MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR @muhammadubuhari President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the National Awards Committee headed by Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, the Emir of Lafia, after diligently going through over 5,000 submissions.
“Special thanks to God for this, the Federal Government, my loved ones and to you all supporting me from day 1. This honor is for the entire family of Rt. Brigadier General Simeon Olaosebikan Apata (Ascend), My Father.
“I was granted this award for “consistent and meaningful participation in community and/or national development; rendering unsolicited, selfless and philanthropic services to humanity; outstanding sacrifice in the defence of a cause popularly adjudged to be positive, relevant and beneficial to the nation and community.”
“To the all the young girls this one is for you. Let’s not forget to stop dreaming. Nothing is impossible Back to the work that got me here. New music soon”.
In recognition of their giant strides, service and achievements in the Nigerian music industry, Grammy-award-winning superstar, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, Multi-award winning Afrobeats legend, 2Baba and music sensation, Teni have been conferred national awards by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The president on Tuesday conferred national awards on 447 Nigerian citizens and foreign nationals including kings, former ministers, icons and the senate president in a ceremony held at the Government House Villa in Aso Rock.
Burna Boy, who won the World Album Category at the 2021 Grammy Awards for his album ‘Twice As Tall’, was given the award of Member of the Federal Republic, MFR and the National award was received on behalf of Burna Boy by his father.
Similarly, music legend, Innocent Ujah Idibia, aka 2Face, and superstar singer, Teniola Apata “Teni” got the honour of Member of the Order of the Niger, MON.
President Buhari praised the music stars saying citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated.
He said, “Worthy of mention are our artistes, particularly, our very own Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy), who won the Grammy Awards in 2020. He along with other artistes have repositioned the Nigerian entertainment industry and placed it on the global map.”
“At the just concluded Dubai Expo 2020, Nigeria’s pavilion was a beehive of activities as our musicians entertained guests from around the world.” the statement added.
A total of 6 persons were conferred with GCON, 55 received Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), 65 got the Commander of the Order of Niger (CON), 77 were presented with the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR); 110 received the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON); 74 were presented with Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) and 55 received Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).
There were four recipients each for the Federal Republic Medal I (FRM I) and Federal Republic Medal II (FRM II) Second Class) respectively.
The seven foreigners honoured received the OFR Award.
The police in Rivers State have commenced an investigation into claims that a popular Nigerian artist, Teniola Akpata, aka Teni, allegedly escaped a mob attack while performing at an event in Buguma Town, Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
It was gathered that gunshots, which rented the air during the performance forced Teni out of the stage.
Teni was reportedly invited to perform at a carnival, which was going on peacefully before the unfortunate incident.
When contacted, the acting spokesperson of the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the incident but said Teni was rescued by security operatives unhurt.
She said: “She was invited for a carnival where she was performing; some miscreants started throwing stones and all that.
“But the police and other security agencies were on the ground to ensure nothing happened and the command has started an investigation into the incident to ascertain what happened.
“The police division in Buguma has been mandated to fish out those behind the attack.”
Nigerian music sensation, Teniola Apata has broken silence on escaping a gunshot incident in Portharcourt, Rivers State.
Teni while performing on stage during her concert in Portharcourt had to run for her life after shots were fired.
There were varying reports about the incident earlier in the day following the emergence of the video.
One eyewitness said there was an attempt to kidnap Teni but her bodyguards fired gunshots in the air to rescue her out of the venue.
Another report claimed that a fight had broken out in the crowd which got violent and gunshots were fired.
Teni, reacting, took to her Instagram page sharing a video of her running to catch a plane out of Rivers State.
She assured her fans that she’s safe and back home.
Alongside, she wrote: “Could have been a different story but I’m grateful to God
“I and my team are back home thank you for the calls and messages.”
Record producer, Oluwaseyi Akerele, better known as Shizzi, and his Swiss Nigerian singer-songwriter wife, Coco Benson are currently dragging singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni Entertainer in the mud over one of her hit songs.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports trouble started after Teni on Friday made a tweet on Twitter that reads: “Users have no pity, they’ll use you and feel no remorse, don’t let that crown shift. Walk away”.
Quoting Teni’s tweet, Shizzi wrote: “Oh you don dey feel am? Them don dey serve you breakfast already? See who’s talking about users???”
In response, Teni wrote: “You that you wanted to waste my life. Signed me with no plans. You gave my songs away, my mother paid you in full and I got out the contract, I walked away peacefully. Thank God for my mom, I would’ve still been singing on the streets of Atlanta”.
TNG reports Shizzi unveiled his record label and management company known as Magic Fingers in late 2016, signing Teni on 23 December 2019 after the official release of her single “Amen”.
Meanwhile, little was known on why and how Shizzi and Teni ended the deal. However, events unfolding indicate that all never ended well better Shizzi and Teni.
Even the wife of Shizzi, Coco Benson joined her husband to drag the Billionaire crooner on Twitter, with the husband and wife saying Teni stole beats to make “Case”.
“You, that took a song that I produced with you “Case” and you went and gave your in-house producer to reproduce it without my consent and you released the song and your guy “Nurse Dolor” endorsed it with no remorse till 2day.., you’re talking about users.. nah stop it,” Shizzi wrote.
In response to Teni’s allegation that Shizzi wanted to waste her life, Coco Benson wrote: “Teni stop it right now. Waste your life?! Shizzi gave you a chance first and rather than be grateful, you step on everything he tried to do for your ungrateful self so stop the cap for the world to see. Was it not you in our home almost every other day making music with him”.
However, in a swift reaction, Teni responded thus: “Did your husband tell you my mom paid him to get me out, did he tell you I also paid him 2 thousand dollars for Pareke, clarify o”.
Shizzi even threatened to ask Sony to pull down the song in contention: “Keep playing with me and I’ll tell Sony to take down the song & video in full effect!!! Tell me these beats don’t have the same chords! If you don’t know music business or how this shit works just hush. Music creation is lyrics and production. 50/50.
“I created the idea from scratch it don’t matter if you didn’t record vocals that same day. My idea is my idea and moreover did you credit me or pay for it as the creator ??? And I can ask Sony to take that shit down. Don’t play with me.
“And when you wanted to leave , I gave you all my blessing without hesitation despite all that was done to move your career forward. For your info i have all the receipts with you mum begging me on the phone and I let you go in peace you ungrateful cunt.
“You asked for it and here is one of the receipts. A video of the day we made #Case. Today the whole world knows who you are. The real person you are! An ungrateful element ? @TeniEntertainer!
“And no one held you back. When you came to say you wanted to leave I gave you my blessing without hesitation. Stop cappin’ kid. ? U blew up! U got what u wanted! Just that you might need to step your game up now sha! Game don change!”
Nigerian pop star, Teni Apata better known as Teni entertainer has revealed that she once contracted COVID-19.
Recounting her experience , the ‘Injure me’ crooner said:” Having COVID is not good o. I had covid. Wo… my two eye… oju mi ri nkan! My eye saw something. So, you need to take it easy.
“You need to take precautions. You need to make sure that we are working together to make sure that we are safe. Yeah, so let’s fight covid together. Because I had covid, and no, it’s not a good thing to have.”(sic)
The multiple award-winning singer further posted another video where she advised her fans to ensure they get vaccinated and observe all COVID-19 protocol.
Teni said, “See you guys, listen! COVID is real o! Wash your hands. Make sure you’re keeping safe o, eh! This thing is real o. Keep safe. Carry your sanitizer everywhere you go. Wash your hands. Make sure you wear your mask. Me I’m going to get my vaccine like this because I cannot even risk my life for anything.
“This life too sweet. I have to enjoy my life. I will not allow COVID to kill me so wash your hands and use your masks. Take care of yourself, practice social distancing. This life is sweet and if you die, you cannot enjoy it. Let’s protect one another, let’s keep safe.” (sic)
Teni joins an array of Nigerian entertainers who revealed they contracted the virus. They include: Azadus, Ali Baba, Paul Okoye and others.
Three Nigeria A-Class artistes, Franchise, Joeboy and Teni, have been lined up to be part of the closing ceremony of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) on Wednesday in Benin.
Musa Ebomhiana, Project Manager, Media and Communications Sub-Committee of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the NSF tagged “Edo 2020”, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
Ebomhiana noted that the programme for the winding up of the festival which started on April 2, was released by the Consultant on the festival’s Ceremonial, Henry Nzekwe.
He stated that the ceremony which would last for just three hours, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., would be graced by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.
Ebomhiana said the only sports events slated for the day was the relay race, mixed relay, 4 x 100 metres and 4 x 400m for men and women.
“There will be a parade by athletes, short speeches by Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo and the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare.
“The Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, who is also the Chairman of the festival’s LOC, will present a short speech during the closing ceremony.
“The Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, is expected to declare the festival closed, after which the torch of unity which was lit at the start of the games will be extinguished,” he added.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 20th NSF, after several postponements, finally got underway on April 2 with the official opening ceremony on April 6.
