Efya
Ghanaian singer Efya has playfully admitted she changed her mind about marriage after an old video of her saying she was not interested in getting married resurfaced online, just days after her wedding to Nigerian musician Tomi Thomas. Reacting to the clip, the award-winning vocalist wrote, “Lol I guess I lied … Oppsssssss,” a reply that has amused many of her fans.
Quick Facts
- Efya, born Jane Awindor, married Nigerian singer Tomi Thomas in a traditional ceremony in Accra on Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Nigerian blog Instablog9ja shared a wedding photo of the couple alongside a roughly six-year-old video of Efya ruling out marriage.
- Efya replied in the Instagram comments: “Lol I guess I lied … Oppsssssss.”
- The couple’s families held a knocking ceremony on February 14, 2026.
- Their daughter was dedicated at Cedar Church (Assemblies of God) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Watch: Video Shared as Efya’s Marriage U-Turn Trends
The video below was shared on Facebook as reactions to Efya’s marriage U-turn spread online.
How the Old Efya Video Resurfaced
The throwback clip gained fresh attention after Instablog9ja posted it on Instagram together with a wedding portrait of Efya and her husband. The post pointed out the contrast between the singer’s earlier position on marriage and her new life as a wife and mother.
According to YEN.com.gh, the clip comes from a 2020 street-side interview with Adom TV. In it, Efya reportedly said, “I am not sure I will get married. Marriage is not part of my plans at the moment. I am not ready.”
She was also quoted as saying, “Just because I’m great and like it doesn’t mean I need to get married.”
Efya’s Light-Hearted Reply
Rather than ignore the post, Efya went straight to the comment section with a short, cheeky response: “Lol I guess I lied … Oppsssssss.”
Her comment was widely shared on social media, with many users finding the admission funny and endearing. Others used the moment to revisit her old comments on love and relationships, according to MyJoyOnline.
YEN.com.gh also embedded the Instagram post linked to the viral exchange.
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Inside Efya and Tomi Thomas’ Wedding
Efya and Tomi Thomas held their traditional wedding in Accra on Friday, November 6, 2026. YEN.com.gh reports that the 39-year-old singer and her 33-year-old husband followed it with a white wedding the next day.
The traditional ceremony drew a number of notable guests, including the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, musician Sister Derby, actress Fella Makafui, socialite Hajia4Reall and National Film Authority CEO Kafui Danku. Pulse Ghana also listed producer Killbeatz and R2Bees member Mugeez among those present.
Efya wore a Kente outfit for the occasion, while the ceremony featured gold-themed designs and colourful traditional attire reflecting the couple’s Ghanaian and Nigerian roots.
Tomi Thomas’ Statement at the Ceremony
One of the most talked-about moments from the celebrations was a video of Tomi Thomas explaining his intentions. “I sent my parents with the marriage items because I want Efya as my wife,” he said.
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From Knocking Ceremony to Baby Dedication
The wedding was the latest step in a relationship that has played out gradually in public this year. On February 14, 2026, the two families held a knocking ceremony. At the time, Efya’s management dismissed reports of a secret wedding, explaining that the remaining customary rites were still to be completed.
Two days after the traditional marriage, the couple dedicated their baby daughter at Cedar Church, an Assemblies of God congregation, on Sunday, November 8. According to Graphic Online and Pulse Ghana, the child is named Zoe-Blair Adara Nana Efya Ankyaa Oluwateniayo Thomas.
YEN.com.gh further reported that rapper Sarkodie, who was said to be in Kenya and missed both ceremonies, promised the couple a mini Rapperholic concert as a wedding gift.
Efya’s Marriage U-Turn Wins Fans Over
For many fans, Efya’s reaction was a reminder that people’s views on love can change with time and circumstance. Instead of explaining or defending her old words, the singer chose humour, and that light approach appears to have worked in her favour.
With a wedding, a star-studded white ceremony and a baby dedication all within a few days, Efya’s new chapter remains one of the biggest showbiz conversations in Ghana this week.
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