In a revealing moment, Teni has decided to share insights into her relationship with her sister Niniola and the perception she had in the past that Niniola was jealous of her.
On a recent episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, Teni Apata opened up about the heartwarming story of her bond with her sister Niniola.
Their journey began with a misunderstanding regarding Teni's singing voice. Initially, their eldest sister, Doyin, praised Teni's melodic voice, while Niniola had a different perspective, believing that Teni's voice lacked sweetness.
This difference in opinion created a belief within Teni that Niniola might be envious of her talent.
However, one day, Niniola approached Teni for an honest conversation. She advised Teni not to be swayed by Doyin's praise and pointed out that Teni sang from her stomach.
Intrigued by Niniola's advice, Teni began to observe her sister's singing technique and started incorporating it into her performances. This conversation marked a pivotal moment in their relationship as Teni realized that Niniola's critique came from a place of genuine concern and a desire to help her improve as a singer.
A significant turning point occurred when Teni participated in a school event and delivered a mesmerizing performance. The entire school erupted in applause, leaving Teni feeling elated and accomplished.
Eager to share her success with Niniola, she rushed home to inform her sister about the enthusiastic response from the audience.
To her surprise, Niniola not only listened attentively but also clapped for her, displaying genuine support and encouragement that strengthened their bond. Teni knew that they were on the verge of something extraordinary together.
Over the years, Teni and Niniola continued to support each other's musical journeys, celebrating achievements and offering constructive feedback.
In Teni's own words;
“My elder sister, the one that’s older than Nini [Niniola], Doyin, maybe she was deceiving because she didn’t want to hurt me; she used to tell me I have a melodic voice whenever I sing during my childhood. Nini, on the other hand, would tell me my voice isn’t sweet. So, I thought she was jealous of me.
“She [Niniola] called me aside and told me not to let Doyin deceive me. She now said, ‘You sing from your stomach.’ So, every time Nini sings, I would watch her sing. So, I also started singing from my stomach.
“There was a time my school organised an event, I sang and the whole school stood up and was clapping for me. I said, ‘I’ve arrived.’ I went back home to tell Nini that I sang in school and everybody was clapping and she said I should sing what I sang. I sang it and Nini too clapped for me. I said, ‘Okay, we are up to something.”
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