Veteran broadcaster and television personality Nana Adwoa Awindor has revealed that she intentionally stepped away from the spotlight at the peak of her career to give her daughter, award-winning singer Efya, the support she needed to flourish.

Speaking on the 'Thank You Woman' show, Awindor said many people may not have noticed that she deliberately “went low” so Efya could rise in the entertainment industry.

“One of the things that happened that people probably didn’t notice was that when Efya came up, I went down for her to rise. It was strategic; it was intentional. There was a point that I went very low, almost silent, so I could push her up,” she said.

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She explained that her decision was not to avoid competing with her daughter but to ensure she had enough time and presence to guide her through the early stages of her career.

“It wasn’t a clash, but I needed to be there to support her. If I was busy doing all the things I had to do, there wouldn’t be enough time to give her the kind of support she needed,” she said.

According to Nana Adwoa Awindor, while Efya was competing in Stars of the Future, she remained by her side throughout the journey, ensuring she had the guidance and encouragement she needed.

Responding to whether she discovered and pushed Efya into entertainment because she was already in the limelight, Nana Adwoa Awindor said her daughter’s musical gift was evident from infancy.

She recalled that Efya began singing happy birthday songs for family members at a very young age and was already using a microphone by the age of two.

“It is a talent that God gave her. She was very young when she started. She used to sing happy birthday songs for us at home from a very tender age. I think she started using the microphone at the age of two. It’s her natural talent, so everything else she does is about polishing it,” she added.



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