Efya

Efya
Background information
Birth nameJane Awindor
Also known asEfya
Born (1987-04-10) April 10, 1987 (age 37)
Kumasi, Ghana
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active2008–present
Labels
  • Starboy (former)
  • One Nation

Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor (born April 10, 1987), who is better known by her stage name Efya, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi. She is the daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, a filmmaker and celebrity host of the late television show Greetings From Abroad.[1] Efya rose to fame after participating in the first edition of Stars of the Future.[2] She won Best Female Vocal Performance at the Ghana Music Awards in four succession, beginning in 2011. Moreover, she was applauded for her performance at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[2]

Her debut mixtape T.I.N.T was released on November 11, 2013, and contains songs that were released between 2011 and 2013.[3] The mixtape was supported by the singles "Getaway" and "Best In Me". She released her long-awaited debut studio album, Janesis, on April 22, 2016.[4] It was previously scheduled for release at different times between 2013 and 2015. On January 11, 2014, Efya released "Forgetting Me" as the album's lead single.[5][6][7] On May 8, 2016, she was announced as one of the newly signed acts to Wizkid's Starboy Entertainment. The announcement came following Wizkid's performance at the Ghana Music Awards.[8] In March 2021, 3Music Network included Efya on its list of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music.[9]

  1. ^ Owusu-Amoah, Gifty (June 3, 2013). "It hurts to read bad stuff about my daughter -Nana Adwoa Awindor". Daily Graphic. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Amoah, Gifty Owusu (July 25, 2013). "I want to be a legend— Efya". Daily Graphic. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "Efya Gears Up For TINT Album Release". Vibe Ghana. November 11, 2013. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  4. ^ "Finally! Efya To Release "Janesis" On 22nd April". Business Ghana. April 14, 2016. Archived from the original on May 8, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  5. ^ "Efya Launches New Single,"Forgetting Me"". Daily Guide Newspaper. January 10, 2014. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  6. ^ "EFYA Unveils New Single 'Forgetting Me' From Forthcoming Debut Album "Love Janesis"". Modern Ghana. January 8, 2014. Archived from the original on January 14, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  7. ^ "I Would Be Next Fela- Efya". News One. February 4, 2013. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  8. ^ "Wizkid signs Efya, R2bees, Mr. Eazi to Star Boy Worldwide Records". GhanaWeb. May 8, 2016. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  9. ^ "Amaarae, Cina Soul, Gyakie, Adina, Theresa Ayoade, others named in 3Music Awards' Top 30 Women in Music list - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.