Nigerian singer Niniola Apata is currently making headlines after her collaboration with Assamese singer Papon to create a melodious Afro-Bihu fusion song Ibaasi

Here are 10 interesting facts about Niniola Apata-

1. A singer and songwriter, Niniola Apata is popularly known by her single name Niniola

2. Born on December 15, 1986, Niniola hails from Ekiti state of Nigeria

3. She attended Apata Memorial School which is a private boarding school of Lagos state in Nigeria that was founded by her father S.O. Apata who was an officer in the Nigerian Army

4. Niniola graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Lagos.

5. As a child, her clear vocals earned her the title of ‘the human radio’ from her classmates

6. Her first Official Single “Ibadi” is of a new genre which she created for herself and called it “AFRO-HOUSE” – a blend of Afrobeat and House music that went on to become a massive hit across the world

7. Niniola’s songs have topped various charts globally with eminent singer Maradona

8. Her 2017 debut album “This is Me” made her become Apple Music’s New Artist of The Month

9. She became the first female Nigerian artist to cross 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify on November 7, 2018

10. She got nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards for her role as a songwriter and composer on Beyonce’s “Find Your Way Back” from “The Lion King: The Gift” album

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