Spotify has named Nigerian superstar Teni as its EQUAL Africa artist for the month of August. This is a well-deserved title for the multi-talented artist who has made waves in the African music industry since her arrival in 2017.
In her Q&A session, Teni reveals a surprising side to herself that her fans may not know – she is a homebody. But when it comes to making music, the artist is completely dedicated and believes it is a part of her purpose and mission to inspire, entertain, and enlighten her fans.
Growing up in a large family with diverse musical tastes, Teni has been influenced by many great African artists and sounds. However, it was the likes of King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, Funmi Aragbaye, Brenda Fassie, Miriam Makeba, King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, Osita Osadebe, and Shina Peters that had the most significant impact on her.
When describing her sound, Teni refers to it as Afro-pop, with a blend of gospel, fuji, hip hop, and RnB. Fans know this well as they have enjoyed her popular tracks such as ‘Wait’, ‘Askamaya’, ‘Uyomeyo’, ‘Billionaire For You’ and more.
As an EQUAL Africa artist, Teni will be featured prominently on the Spotify platform, giving fans and music enthusiasts an opportunity to delve into her rich musical catalogue and appreciate her exceptional talent and contributions to the music industry even more.
Teni has been a rising star for some time now, but this new title of EQUAL Africa ambassador only further solidifies her position as one of Africa’s leading musical talents. Congratulations to Teni on this new achievement, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for this talented singer, songwriter, performer, actress, and social media sensation.
