Biography of Efe Grace

Efe Grace is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. She is a gospel musician. Efe Grace was nominated for the Gospel Artist of the Year award during the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Early life and education

Efe Grace hails from Agogo in the Ashanti Region, Ghana. Grace is the daughter of Ghanaian gospel minister, Rev. Mensah Bonsu. She is the eldest of three children. She attended Yaa Asantewaa Girls School and completed in 2006. She furthered her education at Christian Service University College graduating in 2011 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Finance.

Music career

Grace started singing whilst she was teenager, joining serving as a backing vocalist for her father. She eventually became a worship leader in her church whilst also serving as a jazz musician at hotels, restaurants, and pubs in Kumasi. She also served as a backing vocalist for Becca and Kwabena Kwabena.

Grace started out as a backing vocalist for Sonnie Badu and Ohemaa Mercy. She released her debut single in October 2018 titled “Yehowa ne M’abankese” which was a refix of her father’s song with the same title. She released another single King of Glory. In 2020, she earned her first Vodafone Ghana Music Award nomination for the female Vocalist award category.

Efe Grace was also nominated for the Emerging Woman of the Year and Best Female Vocal Performance for the 2021 3Music Awards.

She gained two nominations for the Gospel Artist of the Year and Best Female Vocal Performance of the Year for her song Lord Have your way at the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. The Female Vocal Performance award was subsequently won by Abiana. In September 2021, she released her fourth and firth singles titled Overflow and Sounds of Heaven.

In 2022, Efe Grace again earned three nominations for Gospel Act of the Year, Best Female Vocal Performance for her song Overflow and Performer of the Year for her performance at 2021 3Music Women’s Brunch Performance.

Notable performances

Since starting her solo career, she has performed at the Ghana Music Awards where she performed with Ohemaa Mercy and Joe Mettle. Hope Concert and Ignite Virtual Concert. She also performed at the 2021 3Music Women’s Brunch.

Discography

Singles

• Yehowa ne M’abankese (2019)
• King of Glory (2019)
• Lord Have your way (2020)
• Overflow (2021)
• Sound of Heaven (2021)

Awards and Honors

Efe Grace is a Ghanaian gospel artist who has gained recognition and acclaim for her exceptional talent and contributions to the music industry. Some of which include;

1. Emerging Gospel Artist of the Year:
Efe Grace has received awards in the category of “Emerging Gospel Artist of the Year” at various gospel music award ceremonies in Ghana. These awards recognize her as a promising talent in the gospel music scene.

2. Gospel Song of the Year:
Some of Efe Grace’s songs have been nominated and awarded in the category of “Gospel Song of the Year” at award events like the Ghana Music Awards. Her soulful and inspirational songs have resonated with audiences.

3. Impactful Gospel Ministry:
Beyond awards, Efe Grace has received recognition for her impactful gospel ministry. She has touched the hearts of many through her music and devotion to spreading the message of faith and hope.

4. Positive Reviews and Critical Acclaim:
Efe Grace has garnered critical acclaim for her vocal prowess and ability to deliver emotionally charged performances. Her music has received positive reviews from music critics and fans alike.

5. Collaborations and Features:
Efe Grace has had the privilege of collaborating with other renowned gospel artists, further cementing her place in the gospel music industry.