Singer Efya On The Inspiration Behind Her Name ‘Nokturnal’

Efya Nokturnal talked about a variety of subjects during her most recent appearance on “Time With Hammer,” including her professional background and personal experiences in the music business.

During the interview, she notably defended her artistic decisions and voiced her frustration in response to criticism and derogatory remarks made about her on social media.

Fans and the general public have responded to her candid comments in a variety of ways, with some endorsing her position and others expressing opposing views.

This incident brings to light the current discussion regarding the effects of social media commentary on Ghanaian artists and public figures.

The multiple award-winning Ghanaian singer said:

“We hear a lot of horrible things that are actually unfair to say to other human beings, but because we have made ourselves public figures, people say hurtful things to us.”

However, she added that she has progressively moved past that and developed a positive rapport with her fans by politely answering the majority of the comments.

Singer Efya Is Simply A Unique Talent!

She also discussed the origin of her stage name, “Nokturnal”. Efya talked about the inspiration behind this name, in the interview.

She clarified that the name is a reflection of her creative process because she frequently gets inspired while working at night. According to Efya, the peace of the night enables her to have a deeper connection with her music, which results in performances that are more genuine and emotional.

This glimpse into her creative process demonstrates how an artist’s identity and creative output can be influenced by their personal experiences and working habits.

Meanwhile, Efya’s next release ‘Radar‘ is set to be out on February 28, 2025.