Efya Biography
Full Name :
Jana Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor
Stage Name :
Efya
Date of Birth :
10 April 1987
Place of Birth :
Kumasi Ashanti, Ghana
Nationality :
Ghana
Occupation :
Musician
Label :
One Nation
Active Year :
2008 – Present
Net Worth :
$5 million
Social Media Handle :
Instagram @efya_nokturnal
Twitter handle @EFYA_Nokturnal
Jane Awindor (Efya) Biography and Educational Background
Jane Awindor was born on the 10th of April, 1987 in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region, in southern Ghana. Her father, Nana Adwoa Awindor is a popular filmmaker and celebrity host of the late television show ‘Greetings From Abroad’. She has three siblings, a sister and two brothers.
Efya had her primary and secondary education at Kumasi Ghana. She attended Yaa Asantewaa Secondary School in Kumasi. She also holds a degree in theatre and music from the prestigious University of Ghana.
Miss Jane (as she was previously called) relocated to Accra when her mother enrolled at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) film school.
Personal Life
Efya had at least 1 relationship previously, and she has not been engaged, However, Efya is not in a relationship with anyone. Efya kept her personal life and love life very private.
Career
The recording contract gave her the opportunity to collaborate with irene on an album titled Unveiled, which was released in South Africa in 2009. After three years, Efya completed her deal with Charterhouse and Started recording music on her own and performing at local bars and places. When she decided to go solo, she changed her name from Miss Jane to Efya (became popular now). In an interview, she 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.
Efya Age
35 years
10 April 1987
Net Worth
Efya has become the most influential and richest musician and actress in Ghana. Her net worth was estimated between $1 million – 5 million while her primary income source is from Soul Singer.
Social Media Handle
Instagram @efya_nokturnal
Twitter handle @EFYA_Nokturnal
