Efua Black aspires to share her message on international gospel platforms
Promising Ghanaian gospel singer Efua Black has expressed her admiration for legendary American superstar Cece Winans. The inspirational singer was a guest on Accra FM's "Entertainment Capital," hosted by KOJ, on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Currently in Accra for brand promotion to expand her market base, Efua Black's four years in the professional music space, following her time as a choirister at church, have shown steady progress. She boasts a three-track body of work, the "Only God EP," aimed at showcasing her talent in the Ghanaian music market, and has six single releases to her credit. Additionally, she has some outstanding yet-to-be-released songs, including one with Kofi Owusu Peprah, prepared for the ministry.
When asked about any artist she wishes to collaborate with, the captivating gospel singer named American Grammy Award-winning singer Cece Winans.
"She has been my favorite even when I wasn't a born-again Christian. Can you believe that when we were going to the club, we danced to 'Shackles'? We had no idea it was a gospel song, but we really enjoyed it. And I've loved that song until I became born again. She is someone I desire to collaborate with one day," the "Me Hia Wo" singer revealed.
The "El Shaddai" singer, who has won the hearts of many music lovers, is the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time. The fifteen-time Grammy Award winner has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and currently boasts an estimated 19 million total sales as a solo artist in the United States alone.
The Takoradi-based singer also disclosed that "Oye Jesus," one of her flagship songs, was initially composed as a worship song.
She was encouraged by legendary gospel singer Amy Newman to adapt it into a Highlife rendition, which she gladly did, resulting in a greatly transformed product. The duo also collaborated on Efua's "Ma Metse Biara," a beautiful inspirational song that showcases the synergy between the two talented singers.
Having become a household name in the Western Region of Ghana, the inspirational singer feels it's time to elevate her career. Currently on a media tour in Accra to broaden her audience, she has paid particular attention to the songwriting, arrangement, and production of her songs, establishing her as a promising figure in the Ghanaian gospel music industry.
Efua Black, known for her generosity, often celebrates her birthdays with the less privileged by visiting orphanages. She also visits prisons after her annual concert to offer words of encouragement and hope. She has hosted two editions of the Holy Ghost Concert, which has become one of the most recognized annual gospel events in her region.
Efua Black aspires to share her message on international gospel platforms.
The "Only God EP" and her other beautiful projects are available on all streaming sites.
