Music Star, Teni Opens Up On Her Ordeal With Life Threatening Infection

By Akinwale Kasali

Multiple award winning Musician, Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has revealed that she was, recently diagnosed with a life threatening throat infection.

The ‘Uyo Me Yo’ Crooner said that she was advised by her Doctor to undergo a Surgery in order for her not to lose her voice permanently.

She made this disclosure via an Instagram post, narrating her experience with the throat infection and temporary  loss of voice.

The singer added that she was admitted to a medical facility in September 2023 after repeated cases of exhaustion.

While expressing appreciation to God for recovery, Teni said she was able to recover her voice after seeking medical assistance, despite not undergoing surgery as earlier suggested by a doctor.

She said, “While recording my second album ‘Tears of the Sun’ in July 2023, I was diagnosed with a life-threatening throat infection.

“After different bouts of temporary voice loss, my doctors advised me to undergo a major operation or risk permanent voice loss. I was hospitalised in September 2023 after repeated cases of exhaustion. I had lots of injectables in five days.

“October 2023, I mildly recovered my singing voice after seeking medical assistance despite not undergoing surgery. November 2023: I am fully back on stage. My new single ‘Malaika’ is my song of praise and thanksgiving to God for his mercy and grace.”