My Father’s Death Inspired My Hit Song – Teniola

Nigerian artiste Teniola Apata, at the monthly Industry Nite event at Hardrock Café, Victoria Island, Lagos, revealed that her father’s de@th inspired her hit song, Wait.

In her words, She said;

“Wait tells the love story between my mum and dad. I got the inspiration when my dad passed and my mum was crying, wishing he could have stayed back.”

Teni also stated that it took her seven years to graduate and her younger sisters completed their studies before her. She said,

“I recorded Uyo Meyo for my graduation ceremony because it took me seven years to graduate. My sisters graduated before me; so, it was a big deal for me on the day I graduated. I did the song for myself and everyone who hopes to achieve something.”