Jane Awindor (short for Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor; born April 10, 1987),
known by her stage name Efya , is a Ghanaian neo soul vocalist , songwriter and performer 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 .
On November 11, 2013, Efya released T.I.N.T. , a digital mixtape which consist 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 Genesis . 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
Drug abuse allegation
Efya has been accused of using drugs. In an interview with Gifty Owusu Amoah, she denied the allegation
and said that the public always try to tie famous people to negativity.
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