“Radio stations in Ghana Don’t Play Our Songs Enough” – Efya 

Efya Urges More Support for Ghana’s Female Musicians, Calls for Increased Local Streams and Airtime

Award-winning Ghanaian singer Efya is calling on the nation to do more to uplift female musicians, stressing the need for greater local support through radio airtime and domestic music streaming.

In a recent interview with Nana Romeo on Accra FM, Efya addressed the growing concern that many of Ghana’s female artists, especially emerging ones, are underrepresented in the local music scene. When asked why female acts are less visible or celebrated in Ghana, Efya pointed to a lack of exposure on local radio and insufficient domestic streaming numbers.

“Their songs are not streamed enough in Ghana,” she explained. “When you look at the data, you’ll realize most of the streams come from outside the country.”

Efya noted that while several female musicians are making significant strides internationally, their presence at home is undermined by the limited airplay they receive on Ghanaian stations. She emphasized that radio should be the launching pad for many of these talents, providing them the visibility needed to thrive.

“Ghanaian radio stations don’t play our music as much as they should,” she said. “That should be the starting point for pushing more female artists to the forefront.”

The “Best In Me” singer also challenged Nana Romeo’s claim that Ghana may not have up to ten active and thriving female musicians. She firmly disagreed, highlighting a long list of successful women breaking boundaries in the industry.

“That’s not true at all,” she countered. “There are so many amazing women doing well, including Lali and Lola, Anabel Rose, Haeven, Sefa, Gyakie, Moliy, Baaba J, Ria Boss, Cina Soul, Amaarae and others, these ladies are making Ghana proud.”

Efya’s remarks have sparked renewed discussion on the need for structural support and visibility for women in music, encouraging both media outlets and the public to give Ghanaian female talent the recognition it truly deserves.