## Efya marries Nigerian singer Tomi Thomas in Ghana-Nigeria celebrity union

Ghanaian singer Efya and Nigerian musician Tomi Thomas have officially formalised their relationship, bringing together two West African music worlds in a colourful traditional marriage ceremony in Accra.

The ceremony took place on Friday, November 6, 2026, and was reported by MyJoyOnline the following morning. The celebration brought together family members, entertainment personalities, political figures and traditional leaders, with Ghanaian and Nigerian cultural influences reflected in the fashion, music and festivities.

The couple are also scheduled to hold their white wedding on Saturday, November 7, in Accra.

Who are Efya and Tomi Thomas?

Efya, whose birth name is Jane Awindor, is one of Ghana's best-known female vocalists. She rose to prominence through her powerful voice, live performances and songs that have earned her a strong following in Ghana's music industry.

She has built a career across Afropop, soul and R&B, becoming a familiar name to music fans through her recordings, collaborations and stage performances.

Her husband, Tomi Thomas, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer. He first gained recognition as a member of the Nigerian music group Loud On Sound (LOS) before developing a solo career. His music draws from Afro-pop, R&B, hip-hop, soul, reggae and dancehall. He has also worked with international acts, including Jamaican musician Buju Banton and American rapper Wale.

Although both artists have public music careers, they have generally kept details of their relationship away from the spotlight.

How the wedding news was shared

The news gained attention in the days leading up to the ceremony. On November 5, Efya shared a photograph of herself and Tomi Thomas on Instagram with the caption: “Some things are written in the stars. Others find their way underneath your skin.”

The post added to anticipation around the couple's wedding plans.

MyJoyOnline subsequently confirmed that the traditional marriage had taken place, publishing details of the celebration on November 7. Videos and photographs from the event also circulated on social media, giving fans glimpses of the couple and their guests.

The ceremony featured Efya in a specially designed Kente gown, while Tomi Thomas wore Ghanaian Kente with gold accessories. Guests enjoyed a mix of highlife classics and contemporary Afrobeats.

Among those reported at the event were Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Dzifa Abla Gomashie, Paramount Chief of Akuapem Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, and entertainers including Efia Odo, Sister Derby, Salma Mumin, Fantana and Becca.

Fans celebrate across Ghana and Nigeria

The announcement has attracted congratulatory messages and renewed interest in the couple's relationship. In Ghana, where Efya has an established music following, the wedding has become a major entertainment talking point.

There is also interest from Nigerian music audiences because Tomi Thomas is part of the country's alternative music scene. The marriage has consequently become more than a celebrity relationship story; it is also a moment connecting entertainment personalities and fans from both countries.

The cultural mix at the ceremony has added to the conversation, with the couple embracing Ghanaian traditional attire while celebrating their different national backgrounds.

A cross-border celebration

Efya and Tomi Thomas' marriage is another reminder of the personal and professional connections that exist between Ghana and Nigeria's entertainment industries.

With the traditional ceremony completed and the white wedding scheduled for November 7, attention remains on the couple as they begin this new chapter together.