AWFLWIKIWORLD| Efya | |
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 Efya at an event | |
| Born | Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor, 10 April 1987, Kumasi, Ghana |
| Other names | Miss Jane, Jane, Big DraGon |
| Genres | R&B, soul, jazz, Afropop, neo soul |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | One Nation Entertainment, Gingam Entertainment, Starboy affiliation |
| Education | Yaa Asantewaa Secondary School, University of Ghana – Theatre and Music |
Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor (born 10 April 1987), known as Efya, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and actress from Kumasi. Daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, filmmaker and host of Greetings From Abroad.
Early life
Born in Kumasi, has two brothers and a sister. Received voice training from family members young. Relocated to Accra when mother enrolled at NAFTI. Began in church choir. Secondary at Yaa Asantewaa Secondary School. University of Ghana Legon – degree in Theatre Arts Directing and Music.Career
Gained recognition 2006 placing third on first season Stars of the Future behind Irene Logan and Ramzy. Formed group Irene & Jane with Logan, secured 3-year recording contract with Charterhouse. Released collaborative album Unveiled with 12 tracks Babe and Heated Up released South Africa. Parted July 2008 pursued solo as Miss Jane then Efya.Signed One Nation Entertainment 2011. Debut mixtape T.I.N.T (This Is Not The Album) released 11 November 2013 with 13 tracks from 2011-2013 including Get Away, Best In Me, Little Things, Sexy Sassy Wahala.
Debut studio album Janesis released 22 April 2016 – 21 tracks produced by Legendury Beatz, E.L, Bisa Kdei, KillBeatz, Kaywa. Features Sarkodie on Jorley, Bisa Kdei, Ice Prince, Mugeez, Stonebwoy, Shaydee.
Announced as affiliated to Wizkid Starboy Entertainment May 8 2016 after Ghana Music Awards performance.
Film Single and Married (2012). Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music 3Music Awards Women’s Brunch 2021.
Awards
- Ghana Music Awards Best Female Vocal Performance 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 – 4 consecutive years, 5-time total
- Record of the Year 2013 Best In Me
- Nominated BET International Act 2014 & 2015
- AFRIMA Best Female Artist West Africa nomination