Singer and songwriter, Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor known in showbiz as Efya has revealed the reason why she is attracted to the color black.
She said she likes the color because she is a “witch”.
But further explaining her point, the songstress attributed it to the kind of work she does which is music. She stated that she records at night when everyone is asleep thus making her stay alive at night.
This made her develop an interest in black as darkness has become a companion at night.
The neo-soul vocalist told in an interview:
“I feel like it blends with every other colour. I think black is something that fits most of the time. Also, I like it because I’m a witch”.
Efya
She also stated that she added Nokturnal to her name on her Twitter handle because she is always awake at night.
The songstress added:
“I don’t really sleep at night and it’s been like that for a very long time. So, I figured I might as well make it cool because I’m a very Nokturnal being and I come alive at night. Most of the time I like to work late at night because it’s quiet”.
Efya
The ‘Ankwadobi’ hitmaker said that wearing black on her wedding day is one of the things she has always wanted to do but she’s not sure anymore.
The “Best in Me” songwriter further revealed that she has always aspired to emulate his father and become a film director which never happened.
Efya is an official ambassador for the Awal Children of the Future Foundation (ACOTF), a non-profit organization aimed at helping victims of physical and emotional trauma, particularly orphans and street kids.
The foundation was founded by Posigee, a Tema-based record producer. The foundation consists of eight musical ambassadors, including Sarkodie, Ruff n Smooth, and Yaw Siki.
The foundation released its theme song “This is Who I Am” in 2012; the song was written by Chase and produced by Posigee. All of the proceeds from the digital sale of the song go to the foundation.
Efya’s passion for music
The multiple VGMA Best Female Vocalist of the Year said her music career began after she participated in Stars of the Future, as she has always been singing in church and passionate about music.
As the daughter of filmmaker and celebrity host of the TV show ‘Greetings from Abroad,’ Nana Adwoa Awindor, the singer narrated how she suffered while growing up with a famous mother.
Efya narrated:
“It was very stressful. There was a lot of pressure. I got beaten up because of my mom when I got to secondary school”.
Efya
In the meantime, having lived with famous and skilled parents gave her some experience in the creative industry at an early age including video editing, directing, and animation.
Her parents have contributed to her versatility throughout the establishment of her career and field of work.
However, considering the controversies in the music industry, the singer said that she is not bothered about negativity as it comes with the nature of her job.
The 35-year-old singer-songwriter was among the list of Ghanaian acts at the State Banquet in honor of VP Kamala Harris and her husband, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhof which included Amakye Dede, and Wiyalla who thrilled guests including members of the U.S. government officials, the Presidency, and other invited guests.
The enthralling performance was one of her best yet as she sang a medley of Ghanaian gospel songs before proceeding to her own music as part of her set.
It can be recalled that during the 2019 VGMAs, Efya performed the same song which earned her immense praise and admiration after it went viral on social media.
She also used the same medium to announce new music from her stables after a long hiatus.
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