Efya
Soul Songtress Efya’s debut album ‘Janesis’ was originally scheduled for release in 2013 but was released on April 22 this year.
In an interview with Elle Magazine South Africa, she explained why the album delayed.
“The wait was just to put together the best I could for the fans – they are the reason we do this. We had to get the best collaborations, the best sounds and the perfect moods to record the album and this makes 'Janesis' an experience,” She said.
“It’s basically the beginning. I’ve entertained for four years, and I believe my people have enjoyed my art and continue to wish me well. The name ‘Janesis’ is a play on my first name, Jane, and the first book of the Bible. In Genesis, God created many beautiful things and that’s exactly what I do on the album. Janesis is the beginning of a beautiful forever.”
The 21-track album features collaborations with Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Bisa Kdei, Ice Prince, Mugeez, and E.L. “I represent Africa and Africa represents the best. So I chose the best musicians on the continent. These guys do not just do great music, but they also inspire me and a legion of their fans.” She told the magazine.
She also revealed during the interview, videos for her songs ‘Jorley’ and Heartbeat with Sarkodie and E.L respectively will be released.
Born Jane Efya Awindor, she was introduced to the Ghanaian music scene when she made it as one of 12 finalists of the music reality show “Stars of the Future” in 2008. She placed second in the competition to winner Irene Logan.
She is a product of Yaa Asantewaa secondary School and University Of Ghana, Legon, where she graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts and Music.
Between 2008 and 2011, she was part of the group ‘Irene and Jane’. They released one album “Unveiled” before going their separate ways. After the break up, the then Jane changed her name to Miss Jane and then later, to Efya.
Efya got signed to One Nation Entertainment in 2011. Her first single after she left the group was ‘Little Things’. The mixtape This Is Not the Album released in 2013, which consisted of songs released in the early days of her musical career.
She is a delight to watch on stage.
