Teniola Remembers Late Father, Simeon Apata Who Was Killed By Gunmen 23 Years Ago
Those who knew the late civil war veteran, Simeon Apata, have described him as a courageous man whose death created a huge vacuum in his immediate environment of Isolo, Lagos. It is said that when he was alive, he confronted armed robbers and made sure the area was a safe haven. Unfortunately, he was later murdered by unknown gunmen on January 8, 1995.
Although Apata died many years ago, his legacies still live on. His school, Apata Memorial Schools, in Isolo, managed by his three widows, is still thriving. Also, two of his daughters, Teniola and Niniola, have taken the Nigerian music industry by storm.
As the headline artiste of the monthly Industry Nite event at Hardrock Café, Victoria Island, Lagos, Teni revealed that her father’s death inspired her hit song, Wait. 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.”
I don’t like Teniola, she is a lesbian
She watches miss Elliott a lot. was her former friend until my mom warned me
No need to give us the unasked information. Dragging her down will not lift you up. Live your life, do not bother with what she does with hers as I am certain she does not know you even exist.
I was a product of Apata Memorial school. One of the best schools in Isolo axis and Lagos as a whole. Iya Ayo, Iya Bola and Aunty Fola the 3 wives I commend them, for the beautiful work.
23long years, yet he is still in every memory of those he touched with his good life. Keep a Legacy
You are a fool for trying to bring someone down..must you wash all your dirty linen?
TENI YOUR DAD IS ONE OF THE MOST GENEROUS MAN IN THIS WORLD, HE WAS IN USA THREE MONTH TO HIS DEATH, GREAT MAN WHO LOVE HIS COUNTRY
Mr Apata Educated me free of charge in his very prestigious, highly rated school secondary school.
Mr Apata was my late moms colleague in the Nigerian Army. He was a true disciplinarian, generous and kind hearted.
May God continue to keep and favour all he has left behind. Amen.