Niniola Apata, professionally known as Niniola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
She gained recognition after participating in the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013. Following the release of her debut single “Ibadi,” she received a nomination for Most Promising Act to Watch at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Early life and Education 
Niniola Apata, born on December 15, 1986, to the late Rt. Brigadier General Simeon Olaosebikan Apata and Mrs. Margaret Apata, was raised in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Niniola started her education at Apata Memorial High School for both primary and secondary education. She later obtained a Bachelor of Education certificate from the University of Lagos. She hails from a polygamous family, being the sixth child out of ten, raised by three mothers after her father’s tragic death in 1995.
Career
Niniola’s journey is remarkable. From her early participation in social activities and competitions during secondary school to finishing as the third runner-up in the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa, she has continually impressed. Her debut single “Ibadi,” released in 2014, marked the beginning of her ascent to the top of the music charts, garnering praise from critics and dominating the airwaves. With influences ranging from Dolly Parton to Beyoncé, Niniola has carved her niche in the music industry, evident in hits like “Maradona,” which spent weeks atop South Africa’s Metro FM chart and earned her nominations at prestigious award shows like the BET Awards and SAMAs. Her collaboration with DJ Snake on the remix of “Maradona” further solidified her international acclaim, drawing attention from the likes of Drake and Timbaland. Notably, her contribution as a composer on Beyoncé’s soundtrack album “The Lion King: The Gift” earned her Grammy nominations in 2020 and 2021, alongside induction into the Grammy Recording Academy Class of 2021. Her success continued to soar as “Maradona” achieved gold certification in South Africa in July 2021, followed by platinum certification in January 2023, cementing her status as a music icon.
Personal life
She is the elder sister of Teni.
Net Worth
Estimated to be over 1.5 million dollars