Nigerian singer, Teni has recounted a devastating story about how her father, Simeon Apata was murdered.
She revealed this during a recent interview.
It could be recalled that Mr Simeon, a a prominent politician and businessman in Nigeria, was murdered in 1995 when Teni was just a toddler.
Speaking about the sad incident, Teni revealed that mother, and her siblings were present when her father was murdered.
According to her, she was only two years old when the sad incident occured.
Teni also discussed her father’s popularity and the reasons behind it.
Teni: “My father was well-known.”
Interviewer: “What was he famous for?”
Teni: “My father was a disciplinarian, a soldier, and a philanthropist. He sent many people to school, provided homes, and changed numerous lives.”
She continued: “Growing up, the trauma of losing my father at such a young age, witnessing his assassination along with my family, and all those experiences…”
Interviewer: “Can we discuss that?”
Teni: “Sure.”
Interviewer: “How old were you when this happened?”
Teni: “I was only 2 years old.”
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"My father was assassinated in the presence of all of us. I was 2 at the time"
– Teni Makanaki
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