Efya

Ghanaian musician and actress
Person human Q16208867
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Efya

Summary

Efya is a human[1]. Born in Kumasi[2], she… she was born on April 10, 1987[3]. She worked as a songwriter[4], singer[5], and actor[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Efya's place of birth was Kumasi[2].
  • Efya was born on April 10, 1987[3].
  • Efya's mother was Nana Adwoa Awindor[8].
  • Efya held citizenship in Ghana[9].
  • Efya worked as a songwriter[4].
  • Efya worked as a singer[5].
  • Efya's professions included actor[6].
  • Efya was educated at University of Ghana[10].
  • Efya's education included a stint at Yaa Asantewaa Secondary School[11].
  • Efya was educated at University of Media Arts and Communication - Institute of Film and Television[12].
  • Efya received the OkayAfrica 100 Women[13].
  • Efya received the Ghana Music Awards[14].
  • Efya received the Glitz Style Awards[15].
  • Efya received the City People Entertainment Awards[16].
  • Efya is recorded as female[17].
  • Efya's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Efya's genre is neo soul[19].
  • Efya's genre is Afro-soul[20].
  • Efya's genre is pop music[21].
  • Efya's genre is jazz[22].
  • Efya's Commons category is recorded as Jane Awindor[23].
  • Efya earned the academic degree of bachelor's degree[24].
  • Efya's family name is recorded as Awindor[25].
  • Efya's given name is recorded as Jane[26].
  • Efya's academic major is recorded as theatre art[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kumasi[2], Efya… she was born on April 10, 1987[3]. Her mother was Nana Adwoa Awindor[8].

Education

Educated at University of Ghana[10], a public university[28], in Ghana[29], founded in 1948[30], headquartered in Legon Campus[31]; Yaa Asantewaa Secondary School[11], an educational institution[32], in Ghana[33], founded in 1965[34]; and University of Media Arts and Communication - Institute of Film and Television[12], a university institute[35], in Ghana[36], founded in 1978[37], headquartered in Cantonments[38]. Efya earned the academic degree of bachelor's degree[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[4], singer[5], and actor[6].

Recognition

Awards received include OkayAfrica 100 Women[13], an award[39], founded in 2017[40]; Ghana Music Awards[14], an award[41], in Ghana[42], founded in 2000[43]; Glitz Style Awards[15], an award[44]; and City People Entertainment Awards[16], a group of awards[45], in Nigeria[46], founded in 2009[47].

Why It Matters

Efya ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Efya born?

Efya was born in Kumasi[2].

Who were Efya's parents?

Efya's mother was Nana Adwoa Awindor[8].

What did Efya do for work?

Efya worked as songwriter[4], singer[5], and actor[6].

Where did Efya go to school?

Efya was educated at University of Ghana[10], Yaa Asantewaa Secondary School[11], and University of Media Arts and Communication - Institute of Film and Television[12].

What awards did Efya receive?

Honors received include OkayAfrica 100 Women[13], Ghana Music Awards[14], Glitz Style Awards[15], and City People Entertainment Awards[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . modernghana.com. Retrieved . modernghana.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . myjoyonline.com. myjoyonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . 100women.okayafrica.com. 100women.okayafrica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . modernghana.com. Retrieved . modernghana.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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