Efya
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Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor (born April 10, 1987), better known as Efya, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi. She is the daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, a filmmaker and talk show host. Efya rose to fame after participating in the first edition of Stars of the Future. Beginning in 2011, she won four consecutive Ghana Music Awards for Best Female Vocal Performance. Moreover, she was applauded for her performance at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
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- Musical artist.name
- Efya
- Musical artist.image
- Efya at an event.jpg
- Musical artist.birth_name
- Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor
- Musical artist.alias
- Miss Jane
- Musical artist.birth_place
- Kumasi, Ghana
- Musical artist.years_active
- 2008–present
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- Official website
- www.efyasworld.com
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- Efya at an event.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1987-04-10
- birth name
- Jane Efia Awindor
- start of work period
- 2008-00-00
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- 2005523
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- Jane Awindor
- name in native language
- Jane Awindor
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11 sectionsContents
- Life and music career
- 1987–2008: Early life, career beginnings, and ''Unveiled''
- 2011–present: ''T.I.N.T.'', ''Janesis'', clothing line and other releases
- Notable performances
- Artistry and musical influences
- Humanitarian work
- Discography
- Filmography
- Awards and nominations
- References
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Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor (born April 10, 1987), better known as Efya, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi. She is the daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, a filmmaker and talk show host. Efya rose to fame after participating in the first edition of Stars of the Future. Beginning in 2011, she won four consecutive Ghana Music Awards for Best Female Vocal Performance. Moreover, she was applauded for her performance at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Her debut mixtape, T.I.N.T, was released on November 11, 2013. It was supported by the singles "Getaway" and "Best In Me". Efya released her long-awaited debut studio album, Janesis, on April 22, 2016. It was previously scheduled for release at different times between 2013 and 2015. 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. In March 2021, 3Music Network included Efya on its list of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music.
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