Afrobeats singer Teni has teased a new collaboration with American rapper Gunna on a track titled “Speed”.
The singer shared a snippet of the upcoming single on her socials, showcasing the bold fusion of Afrobeats and Trap that promises to dominate global playlists.
In the clip, Teni can be seen ‘vibing’ energetically to the unreleased track, confidently declaring it “the baddest song in the world”.
The instrumental is fast-paced and vibrant, perfectly capturing the dynamic chemistry between Teni’s soulful vocals and Gunna’s signature rhythmic flow.
This collaboration marks another significant milestone in the ongoing crossover between African and American music, with both artists bringing their unique styles to the table.
Teni, is known for her genre-bending hits like “For You” and “Billionaire”, continues to push creative boundaries with her sound, while Gunna got smooth Trap style and chart-topping hits like “Drip Too Hard” and “Speed It Up”.
Singers Teni, Adekunle Gold and Zlatan Ibile have attended the exclusive gathering of Davido and Chioma’s pre-wedding party at Miami.
Videos circulating on social media show the music stars in high spirits, with Zlatan and Davido sharing a lighthearted moment and Teni, Adekunle Gold, and Tunde Ednut enjoying themselves at the party.
The couple’s arrival in style earlier in the day set the tone for a grand celebration.
The pre-wedding party is a precursor to the much-anticipated white wedding, which comes months after their lavish traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024.
The event promises to be a star-studded affair, with friends, family, and fans gathering to celebrate the union of Davido and Chioma.
Singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni delivered a high-energy performance at a Presidential dinner held in honor of Nigeria’s football queens, the Super Falcons.
The event, hosted by President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, at the Transcorp Hilton on Monday night, celebrated the team’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Morocco in the WAFCON final.
Teni’s infectious presence and anthemic hits had the Super Falcons and guests on their feet, making her a standout act at the star-studded celebration, which also featured performances by Flavour and Timi Dakolo.
The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s women’s national football team, won the WAFCON trophy on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Morocco in the final.
For award-winning singer and songwriter Teni, music goes beyond talent — it’s a divine calling. The vibrant performer recently shared heartfelt insights about her creative process during her appearance on WithChudeLive, a live talk concert hosted by Chude Jideonwo in Lagos.
Joined on a panel with fellow entertainers Taaooma and Kiekie, Teni opened up about the spiritual dimension of her music. “Music is my passion. That’s what keeps me going,” she said. “Everyone wants to be number one, but I’ve come to understand that I can’t rush the process. Hit songs come from God. I’m just a vessel He uses to deliver them.”
The ‘Uyo Meyo’ star emphasized that patience and purpose guide her artistry, rather than pressure for instant commercial success.
When asked about the origin of her hit single ‘Money,’ Teni revealed it was written years ago — long before the world heard it. “I wrote Money five years ago,” she shared. “It just wasn’t the right time to release it. I waited until I felt people needed to hear that message. When I finally dropped it, I wasn’t surprised by the reception.”
Recalling her time in Los Angeles, she added: “I was there for about three months, and I’d play the song anytime I got in an Uber. I wouldn’t say anything about it being mine, and the drivers would always compliment the song. That’s when I knew it had something special.”
Teni’s reflections serve as a reminder that beyond charts and trends, authentic music often comes from a deeper, divine place — and when the time is right, it connects with the world in unforgettable ways.
Mamuda Care Nigeria Limited is proud to announce that celebrated music sensation TENI has officially become the face of Mama Joy Detergent Powder, Nigeria’s fastest-rising symbol of care, pride, and performance in the household care space.
The signing ceremony took place at the state-of-the-art Mamuda Care factory in Kano, where TENI was personally welcomed and given a full tour of the production facility. Moved by the professionalism, scale, and quality she witnessed firsthand, TENI expressed how impressed she was, not just with the factory’s global-standard operations, but with the product itself. That moment, she said, made her decision clear: “Mama Joy is the real deal, and I want to be part of this story.”
More than a campaign, this partnership is a powerful statement, a tribute to Nigerian resilience, to the women and families who hustle every day, and to those who deserve a product that truly understands their reality. TENI’s story is every Nigerian’s story: bold, determined, and unapologetically real. Her journey from local talent to national treasure mirrors the rise of Mama Joy, a proudly Nigerian brand built on trust, purpose, and performance.
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Mama Joy is not just a detergent, it’s a badge of confidence for millions of homes. It represents the strength of the Nigerian woman, the pride of clean clothes earned through hard work, and the power of a brand made for, and by, Nigerians. In a crowded market, Mama Joy stands tall, through innovation, integrity, and results that speak for themselves.
With TENI as the face of Mama Joy, Mamuda Care is not just launching a campaign, we are uniting with every Nigerian household that chooses quality, authenticity, and pride. Together, we will inspire Nigerians to rise, shine, and take pride in their everyday wins.
The partnership will roll out across all major platforms, from TV to radio, from billboards to digital, and will be backed by meaningful community impact initiatives aimed at empowering women, uplifting homes, and celebrating the spirit of Nigeria.
Mama Joy and TENI — This is more than a partnership. It’s a movement.
Thirty-two-year-old Teniola Apata MON, is an award-winning singer, songwriter and entertainer professionally known as Teni Makanaki, Teni The Entertainer.
Since the beginning of 2025, Teni has embarked on a life-changing philanthropic gesture that has touched several lives.
With a hit single, ‘Money,’ the ‘billionaire’ singer has, for reasons only known to her, been impacting on the lives of regular Nigerians in different places.
In celebration of love for the 2025 Valentine Day celebration, Teni visited Apata Memorial School, her father-owned school, which also doubles as her alma mater in Okota to share love with the students. During her visitation, Teni gave out scholarships to three students.
The singer had requested to meet the best singers in the school, and three students, including one from S.S.S 3, stepped forward to showcase their singing talents. The students impressed Teni, who promised to pay their next school fees.
The singer further expressed her admiration for the performance of the S.S.S 3 student and announced that she would be supporting her dream of studying at Babcock University, a private higher institution in Nigeria.
Shortly after the event in February, Teni decided to go on the streets of Lagos to make one person happy. In her quest, Teni met a roadside petty trader, who she turned her life around.
She asked the worth of the trader’s whole stock and promised to place joy in her heart.
On the journey, Teni turned the roadside vendor’s narrative around by giving her a total wardrobe and cosmetic change after which she gave her the sum of N1 million.
In another move, the gifted singer shared a video of her visit to another petty trader who had shared a freestyle of her most recent song, ‘Money.’ Again, she wowed the petty trader with a sum of N1 million leaving her in a state of joy and happiness. In gratitude, the fortunate dealer was observed rolling on the ground.
As if that wasn’t enough, Teni decided to make an impact on the lives of sick people, who are unable to pay their bills in a government medical facility, after surviving a two-weeks long malaria attack.
She chose the government-owned medical facility in Ebute Metta where she left joy on the faces of several patients and smiles on their faces.
During her visit, Teni met a homeless widow who had just lost her 37-year-old son. A nurse from the welfare department explained that the woman was unable to pay the medical bills incurred before her son’s death and had written to the government for assistance in burying him.
The widow further shared that her husband’s family had evicted her from their home, leaving her with no place to stay except a church on Allen Avenue. Almost moved to tears as Teni sorted all the widow’s bills and gave her more money to cater for her immediate needs.
At the same visit, the singer cum songwriter was also taken to another ward where nursing mothers were receiving care. She covered the medical bills of two women who had given birth to premature babies. In addition to settling their bills, she gifted them essential items and made a heartfelt request for the mothers to hug their babies on her behalf once they were out of the incubators.
Investigations revealed this is not new as the singer had at different times embarked on giving back to the society from her fortune. In 2023, Teni visited the Dream Catchers Academy and took the children on a shopping spree. The singer ensured she got the children food items, toiletries and other essential needs.
On why she decided to give out to the children, she noted that the children from the non-governmental organisation taking care of homeless children had given her support for a very long time. She went on to rent a cinema and took the homeless children to watch movies as the excited children thanked her in the video.
In another development, it was revealed that Teni sponsors 20 kids to private universities and secondary schools. She made this known when many asked what she had done for Nigeria. She added that she not only pays their fees, but is actively involved in their lives.
She claimed the schools are top institutions in Nigeria, including Babcock, Covenant University, Redeemers and others.
She added she has several others whose secondary school tuition she also pays.
She wrote: “I got 20 kids in school, 10 private university students, 3 in Babcock, 3 in C.U, 3 in Redeemers and 1 in AUN. 10 kids in private secondary schools, 3 in the East, 2 in Lagos and 1 in Jos. All in boarding school, I pay and take care of their fees and I’m active in their lives. What have you done as a citizen of this country?”
Singer Teni has schooled TikTok star Peller on misconceptions about pregnancy and women’s reproductive health.
During a livestream, Peller claimed that women can’t conceive after 40, prompting Teni to address the misunderstanding.
The 32-year-old singer explained that medical advancements like egg freezing and IVF enable women to have children later in life.
She urged Peller to learn more about women’s bodies before making uninformed remarks, cautioning against spreading misinformation.
Teni emphasised the importance of education, science, and respect for women’s bodies.
She encouraged Peller to read about women’s reproductive health and appreciate the role of science in enabling women to make informed choices about their bodies.
Teni said: “Are you educated at all? Are you in tune with science? Do you know about freezing your eggs? You sound like an illiterate and I need to educate you.
” You don’t just open your mouth and talk about women stuff like that. There’s something called time, there’s something called not just having kids when you’re not ready.
“You have to have kids when you’re ready so you can spend time with them. It’s not just money, it’s not just to get a nanny for them to be at home. They have to feel loved so when I’m ready. Don’t worry about the 40 and 45-year-old women, there’s something called science.
“They can freeze their eggs, they can do IVF, go and read about it. You don’t just open your mouth and say rubbish. Be educated and learn about women, you were born by a woman, don’t just open your mouth and talk anyhow.”
Singer and songwriter Teni has shared a video detailing her recent struggles with illness.
Fondly called the ‘Sugar mummy of Lagos’, Teni, known for her hit songs, revealed that she was down with malaria for two weeks, leaving her weak and without an appetite.
In the video, Teni showcased her resilience and sense of humour, joking about her appearance and even poking fun at her father’s burial site.
Despite her illness, the ‘Billionaire’ crooner traveled to Ondo to perform, stating that she couldn’t refund the money she was paid.
“Ah, e no go better for all the mosquitos’ wey dey for Ikate. I dey tell you. Oba, you need to find something to do about the mosquitos in Ikate because malaria had me down.
“Yep. That’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.
“When I sang ‘Uyo Meyo’ and said, ‘Ohun toju mi ti ri ah’ [meaning ‘What my eyes have seen’, my eyes have really seen something. Malaria.”
“They should turn off the AC in the burial ground of my father because it’s like he wanted to take a nap. I said, “Wake up, your daughter is dying!” I was down. I was weak for two weeks. I couldn’t eat.
“If you people should see my neck now, I look like tolotolo. I look like a turkey. And I went to go and perform in Ondo as I was sick oh, as I was sick—because who will feed me?
“Look at me. I was dying, oh! Look at me just dancing, singing “For Your Case oh” because I cannot return money. Any money that enters into my account, whichever money enters inside the sugar mummy account, it does not come back outside. And they say money is the root of all evil. E no go better for evil!.”
In the caption of the video, it says, “money cannot buy you health o, na God”.
Singer and songwriter Teni Apata and her sister Teju are honouring their late father, Brigadier-General Simeon Apata, 30 years after his tragic assassination.
Teni took to Instagram to celebrate her father’s legacy as a hero and icon.
“On this day, Nigeria stood still! My hero was taken from us. Keep resting gallant soldier, Apata!!!. My father, an icon, philanthropist, one of a kind. Your legacy will live forever,” she wrote on Instagram.
Teju, on Instagram shared a post, revealing the details of their father’s murder, including the use of a two-week-old baby as bait.
She reflected on the profound impact of his loss on their family and the absence of photographs with him.
Teni’s sister Niniola offered words of comfort, encouraging Teju to see their father’s reflection in herself.
Brigadier-General Simeon Apata was a respected military officer who fought against armed robbery.
His lasting legacy includes the Apata Memorial Nursery/Primary and Secondary School, which continues to provide education to students.
“30 years ago you were assassinated in your home in front of your wife and children. In front of your 2 weeks old baby used as bait.. I never got a chance to take a picture with you. But when I spoke to my older sister @officialniniola yesterday said, look in the mirror, every time you see yourself you see him. That one hit deep. Rest in peace Simeon Olaosebikan Apata,” she wrote.
The inaugural edition of the Lagos Shopping Festival ended on a high note on Thursday, December 26, 2024, with incredible musical performances by some of Nigeria’s A-list artistes including Young Jonn, Teni The Entertainer, and the multi-talented entertainer, EmmaOMG.
Hordes of shoppers and fun seekers thronged the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos to experience a shopping and partying fiesta that exploded beyond their expectations. They braved the chilly weather, sang, and danced along to the performances of those star acts, leaving memories etched on their minds and hearts.
The Festival turned out to be one of the biggest events in Lagos this December.
It was powered by the Lagos State Government in collaboration with Chain Reactions Africa.
The organizers pulled off three consecutive nights of concerts with performances from the likes of Adekunle Gold, Wande Coal, BNXN, Ayo Maff, and other A-list artists who lit up the stage, delivering electrifying performances that thrilled attendees. The festival was rounded off with classic performances by Young Jonn, Teni, and Emma Oh Ma God with DJ Neptune, D’Incredible DJ, DJ Dips, and DJ YK Mule wrapping up on decks.
While the crowd enjoyed the music and shopping from various vendors in waves, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lauded the staff and management of Chain Reactions Africa for creating an amazing first-of-its-kind unforgettable blend of entertainment and commerce.
The Governor was full of praise and commended them for reigniting the culture of strategic scaling and optimization of small businesses. The Festival is the first that brings and connects shoppers with Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), providing opportunities, value-driven collaborations, and growth with innovators, entertainers, and the creative industry, as well as the food industry and everybody appreciably discounted deals.
Sanwo-Olu pointed out that the fact that the 72-hour non-stop event was concluded without any hitch or medical emergency was a testament to their excellent organisational skills and event management.
He emphasised that the Festival has demonstrated its ability to drive collaboration and business connectivity while advancing the collective aspiration for a thriving, inclusive, and resilient Lagos, which stands as Nigeria’s commercial hub and a model for other states.
