BY ISSAH OLEGOR
Ghanaian music star Efya has playfully admitted that she changed her mind about marriage after an old video in which she reportedly declared that she would never get married resurfaced on social media following her traditional wedding to Nigerian singer Tomi Thomas.
The award-winning singer, known in private life as Jane Awindor, has become a major talking point on social media after tying the knot with her Nigerian lover in a series of wedding ceremonies held in Accra over the weekend.
The 39-year-old musician’s marriage has attracted considerable attention, particularly after an old video of her expressing reservations about marriage began circulating online, prompting fans to revisit her earlier comments and compare them with her new status as a married woman.
The video resurfaced shortly after Efya and Tomi Thomas exchanged traditional marriage vows on Friday, November 6, 2026, in Accra, before proceeding with their white wedding the following day.
Popular Nigerian entertainment platform Instablog9ja brought the old declaration back into the spotlight through an Instagram post featuring a photograph of the newlyweds.
In its post, the entertainment blog highlighted the apparent contrast between Efya’s earlier position on marriage and her recent decision to settle down, noting that the singer had reportedly declared six years ago that she would never get married.
The post also drew attention to the age difference between the couple, indicating that Efya is 39 while her husband, Tomi Thomas, is 33, making the Nigerian singer approximately six years younger than his Ghanaian wife.
Rather than ignore the discussion or defend her previous position, Efya personally responded in the comment section with a humorous admission that immediately caught the attention of social media users.
“Lol I guess I lied … Oppsssssss,” she wrote. Her response has since generated amusement among fans, with many interpreting it as a light-hearted acknowledgment that her perspective on marriage had changed over the years.Efya and Tomi Thomas’ traditional marriage ceremony brought together family members, close friends and several prominent personalities from Ghana’s entertainment industry.
Among the notable personalities who attended the ceremony were the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, alongside entertainers including Sister Derby, Fella Makafui, Hajia4Reall, Efia Odo and actress Kafui Danku.
The presence of the personalities turned the occasion into one of the widely discussed celebrity weddings in Ghana, with photographs and videos from the celebrations circulating across various social media platforms.
Efya also attracted attention with her fashion choices during the celebrations, as fans and entertainment observers shared pictures of her wedding outfits and congratulatory messages.
Although the couple’s wedding celebrations have only recently taken place, their relationship had already attracted public attention months before the ceremony.
In February 2026, the families of Efya and Tomi Thomas reportedly held a knocking ceremony on Valentine’s Day, marking an important stage in the relationship and the customary marriage process.
However, following public speculation about the significance of the gathering, the couple’s management clarified that the February event was a knocking ceremony and did not represent the completion of the traditional marriage rites.The November celebrations subsequently marked the formal traditional marriage ceremony, followed by the white wedding on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Efya’s previous comments about marriage have become an additional talking point because the singer had, over the years, openly expressed views suggesting that marriage was not something she necessarily envisioned for herself.
Her earlier declaration, captured in the resurfaced video, has now become a subject of discussion among fans who have followed her musical career and public statements.
The singer’s playful response has, however, turned the discussion into a lighter celebrity moment, with many social media users applauding her for embracing the change without taking the criticism seriously.
