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Terry Apala to Tell His Side of the Story in Upcoming EP ‘Not Guilty’ Following EFCC Arrest
Afro-fusion artist Terry Apala is set to turn personal turmoil into powerful storytelling with the release of his new EP, “Not Guilty,” arriving on Friday, August 15, 2025.
The four-track project is a bold artistic response to his highly publicized arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) earlier in April 2025, over allegations of naira mutilation. While the incident stirred debate online, Apala is now choosing to confront the controversy head-on through his music.
The singer made the official announcement on Monday, August 4, unveiling the EP’s cover art, which features a dramatic police lineup alongside newspaper clippings alluding to his arrest. The tracklist includes:
- Not Guilty
- Jail Tales
- Grace in Disguise
- Echoes of Pain
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Each track is said to explore different layers of the experience, from legal tension to personal introspection, with Flamez handling production and mixing duties across the project.
Terry Apala’s arrest by the EFCC had remained shrouded in mystery, with little information made public. However, the release of Not Guilty signals the artist’s intent to break his silence in the way he knows best by laying it all bare on wax.
The EP is expected to offer a window into the emotional, psychological, and legal journey the singer endured, potentially reframing the public’s perception of the case.
With ‘Not Guilty,’ Terry Apala isn’t just dropping music; he’s reclaiming the narrative. Fans now await a deeper understanding of the artist’s ordeal, expressed through his signature blend of Afrobeats and Apala-infused storytelling.
🚨JUST IN: Terry Apala announces new EP “Not Guilty”, out August 15. 📀
— The 4-Track project is set to touch on the singer’s arrest by the EFCC in April for alleged Naira Mutilation. pic.twitter.com/NpmVCpoE6c
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