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“My Father Was Assassinated Right in Front of All of Us” – Teni

Teniola Apata, better known as Teni or Teni Makanaki, a Nigerian musician, recounted a devastating story about her father’s assassination when she was just two years old during an interview.

She 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.”

Teni’s father, Simeon Apata, was a prominent politician and businessman in Nigeria. His tragic assassination occurred in 1995 when Teni was just a toddler. She, her mother, and her siblings were present during this event.

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