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Efya is one of the most celebrated voices to emerge from Ghana a soulful powerhouse and genre-defying pioneer who helped shape the alternative music wave across West Africa . A consistent, award-winning artist with a career marked by versatility and artistic depth, Efya bridges Afro-Soul, R&B, and Highlife into something distinctly her own.
Raised in Accra, her musical journey began in the church, where she developed both her vocal strength and stage presence. As her passion grew, she immersed herself in a wide spectrum of sound drawing inspiration from icons like Whitney Houston, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Etta James, Lauryn Hill, and Brandy, while staying tapped into the evolving global soundscape, embracing the energy of artists like SZA, Jorja Smith, and Frank Ocean.
Her ability to blend tradition with the contemporary…whether she’s floating over neo-soul grooves, Afrobeat drums, or stripped acoustic ballads has made her one of Ghana’s most impactful genre-bending artists. Efya’s music is raw, rich, and resonant …the voice of a generation carving space for alternative expression in African music.
Raised in Accra, her musical journey began in the church, where she developed both her vocal strength and stage presence. As her passion grew, she immersed herself in a wide spectrum of sound drawing inspiration from icons like Whitney Houston, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Etta James, Lauryn Hill, and Brandy, while staying tapped into the evolving global soundscape, embracing the energy of artists like SZA, Jorja Smith, and Frank Ocean.
Her ability to blend tradition with the contemporary…whether she’s floating over neo-soul grooves, Afrobeat drums, or stripped acoustic ballads has made her one of Ghana’s most impactful genre-bending artists. Efya’s music is raw, rich, and resonant …the voice of a generation carving space for alternative expression in African music.
Monthly listeners
207,436
Followers
67,371
Top Cities
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Lagos21,939 listeners -
Accra16,404 listeners -
Port Harcourt10,273 listeners
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Abuja10,700 listeners
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1,506,292 | 3:20 | 2019-09-27 | |
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753,657 | 3:45 | 2018-05-13 | |
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728,742 | 3:26 | 2020-06-05 | |
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473,818 | 4:15 | 2016-04-22 | |
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441,942 | 3:42 | 2016-04-22 |
