Efya

Quick Facts

Full Name	Efya
Occupation	Soul Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1987(1987-04-10)
Age	37
Birthplace	Kumasi
Country	Ghana
Horoscope	Aries

Efya Biography

Efya is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on April 10, 1987 in Kumasi, Ghana. Neo soul singer and songwriter who won the Ghana Music Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in 4 straight years beginning in 2011. Her debut mixtape was titled T.I.N.T., and her debut studio album was called Janesis.

She signed with Wizkid‘s Starboy Entertainment in May 2016.

Efya was born in Kumasi, Ghana. She has two brothers and a sister. Efya obtained her secondary education from Yaa Asantewaa Secondary School. She relocated to Accra when her mother enrolled at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) film school. Efya received voice training from some of her family members at a very young age. She graduated with a degree in theatre and music from the University of Ghana. In 2008, she gained national acceptance throughout Ghana by becoming the first runner up in Charterhouse’s Stars of The Future television show. She lost to Irene Logan, but secured herself a three-year recording deal. The recording deal enabled her and Irene to do a collaborative album titled Unveiled, which was released in South Africa. Following the conclusion of her recording deal with Charterhouse, Efya continued to record songs and perform at local gigs. She changed her stage name from Miss Jane to Efya prior to going solo. In an interview posted on the Modern Ghana website, Efya said, “When I decided to go solo, it made sense at the time to reinvent myself in every way, I wanted a name that was African and unique but at the same time relevant to me in some way. My manager, Jimmi, helped me come up with the name Efya”. In 2011, she signed a recording deal with One Nation Entertainment.

On April 9, 2011, Efya performed at the 2011 MTN Ghana Music Awards, which occurred at the Dome in Accra. In October 2012, she performed at the Radio and Television Personality Awards, alongside Kojo Antwi, Asem, Ruff & Smooth, D3, No Tribe and Stonebwoy. In April 2013, Efya performed at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi, Kenya; the event was organized by Capital 98.4 FM and sponsored by Tusker Brewery.

Her birth name is Jane Awindor and her Ghanaian native name is Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor. Her mother is Nana Adwoa Awindor, former host of Greetings From Abroad.

Efya Net Worth

Efya is one of the richest Soul Singer from Ghana. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Efya 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her rise to the spotlight began after she participated in the Stars of the Future talent show. She graduated from the University of Ghana with a theatre and music degree.

She became an ambassador for the Awal Children Of The Future Foundation.

Jane Awindor (born April 10, 1987), 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. Efya got her first exposure to fame when she participated in the maiden edition of the Stars of the Future talent show. She won the Best Female Vocal Performance category 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Efya Dating?

According to our records, Efya is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Efya’s is not dating anyone.

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Efya’s debut mixtape TINT was released on November 12, 2013. An acronym for This Is Not The Album, the mixtape comprises 13 tracks and was released as a precursor to Janesis. It was also released for free digital download and was supported by the singles “Getaway” and “Best in Me”. T.I.N.T is composed of songs that were released between 2011 and 2013. It features a guest appearance from Black Magic. In the aforementioned interview with ARISE, Efya said love is the overall theme of the mixtape and that the record is about the good, the bad, the ugly, the heartbreak, the pains, the highs and lows of life.

Facts & Trivia

Efya Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ghana. Efya celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

The Kaywa-produced track “Gingam Too Much” was eventually released on December 26, 2014, as the album’s third single. The music video for “Forgetting Me” was directed by Prince Dovlo of Seven Streets Entertainment. On December 23, 2016, Nigerian musician Wizkid released a solo single “Daddy Yo”, with unaccredited vocals by Efya. However, Efya makes an appearance in the music video. On June 10, 2017, Efya released the reggae-infused track “Until the Dawn”. It was produced by British-born Nigerian record producer and recording artist Maleek Berry.

Top Facts about Efya

1. Efya is a Ghanaian singer and actress.
2. She was born on April 10, 1987.
3. Her real name is Jane Awindor.
4. She has won several awards including Best Female Vocalist at the Ghana Music Awards.
5. Efya has collaborated with international artists such as Sarkodie and Wizkid.
6. She released her debut album “Janesis” in 2016.
7. Efya’s music style includes afrobeats, soul, and R&B.
8. She has over 1 million followers on Instagram.
9. In addition to music, she has acted in movies such as “Away Bus”.
10. Efya is known for her powerful vocals and stage presence.

Does Efya have a child?

Ghanaian musical sensation, Efya, born Jane Awindor has opened up on rumours that went around in the last quarter of 2019 claiming she was pregnant. According to the songstress, she was not pregnant and has not even given birth.

Where is Efya from?

Kumasi, Ghana

What tribe is Efya?

Efya’s full name happens to be Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor, alias Miss Jane. As a Ghanaian native , she was born and raised in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.

Is Efya signed to Starboy?

Efya and some other artistes including , R2bees, have for sometime now been known as ‘artistes of Wizkid’s Starboy label’. This followed an announcement by the Nigerian singer a the 2016 Ghana Music Awards that he signed a deal with Efya, R2bees and fellow Nigerian, Mr Eazi for Starboy Worldwide.

How old is EFYA?

35 years (April 10, 1987)