Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor (born April 10, 1987),[2][1] better known by her stage name Efya, is a Ghanaian neo soul vocalist, songwriter, performer 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.
Her debut mixtape, T.I.N.T., was released on November 11, 2013; it consists of songs that were released between 2011 to 2013.
The mixtape was supported by the singles "Getaway" and "Best In Me".
She is currently working on her debut studio album Love Janesis.
The album, which was scheduled for a February 2014 release, has been pushed back. "Forgetting Me", the album's lead single, was released on January 11, 2014. (source:wikipidea)
Efya'a last performance before this publication was at the Vodafone Ghana Music Industry Awards 2015 held at the Alisa Hotel on the 6th April, 2015 and she ROCKED on the night as usual.
From Studio360gh, we celebrate a lady with a "MAGICAL VOICE". One of God's blessing and GIFT to Mother Ghana.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EFYA...."MAGICAL VOICE"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Female West Africa | Herself | Nominated | [34] |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Musician of the Year (Female) | Won | [35] | ||
| MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 | Best Female | Nominated | [36] | ||
| Ghana Music Awards | Best Female Vocal Performance | "Life" | Won | [37] | |
| World Music Awards | World's Best Female Artist | Herself | Nominated | [38] [39] | |
| World's Best Live Act | Nominated | ||||
| World's Best Entertainer Of The Year | Nominated | ||||
| World's Best Song | "Best in Me" | Nominated | |||
| World's Best Video | Nominated | ||||
| 2013 | 4Syte TV Music Video Awards | Best Female Video | "Getaway" | Won | [40] |
| Best Photography Video of the Year | Nominated | [41] | |||
| Best Storyline Video of the Year | "I'm In Love With Your Girlfriend" (Jayso featuring Efya and Sarkodie) | Won | [40] | ||
| Best Collaboration Video | Nominated | [41] | |||
| City People Entertainment Awards | Musician of the Year (Female) | Herself | Nominated | [42] | |
| Ghana Music Awards | Best Female Vocal Performance | Won | [43] | ||
| Afro Pop Song of the Year | "Best in Me" | Nominated | [44] | ||
| Record Of The Year | Won | [43] | |||
| 2012 | Ghana Music Awards | Artiste of the Year | Herself | Nominated | [45] |
| Best Collaboration of the Year | "I'm In Love With You" (Sarkodie featuring Efya) | Nominated | |||
| Hip hop Song Of The Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Female Vocal Artiste | Won | [46] | |||
| Record of the Year | Nominated | [45] | |||
| "Good Morning" (Yaa Pono featuring Efya) | Nominated | ||||
| 2011 | 4Syte TV Music Video Awards | Best Female Video | "Sexy Sassy Wahala" | Nominated | [47] |
| Ghana Music Awards | Best Female Vocal Performance | "Little Things" | Won | [48] | |
| Record of the Year | Nominated | [49] | |||
| Songwriter(s) of the Year (with Asem) | Herself | Nominated |
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