Efa Iwara Biography

Efa Iwara (born August 20, 1986) is a talented Nigerian actor and rapper. He is popularly referred to as Efa.

Full Name	Efa Iwara
Date of Birth	August 20, 1986
Place of Birth	Oyo State, Ibadan
Highest Qualification	B.Sc
Occupation	Singer \| Actor
Net Worth	$300,000
Social Media Handle	Instagram: @iamefaiwara

Early Life & Education

Iwara was born on August 30, 1990, to a professor of linguistics father, and a librarian mother in Ibadan, Oyo State. He is a native of Cross River State, a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. He had his elementary education at UI Staff School in Ibadan and his secondary school at the International School. Efa earned a geography bachelor’s degree from the University of Ibadan.

Career

Efa Iwara began his career as a musician in the music industry in 2006 with the band X-Factor, which also included DJ Clem, Bolaji, Jide, and Boye. He released his debut song and a five-track EP called Waka EP in 2011 after the group split up. “Fall in Love,” his most recent official song, with Plantashun Boiz, was released in 2014.

In a 2011 episode of Tinsel, where he played a debate moderator, he made his acting debut. However, he was still engaged with music at this moment. His subsequent participation took place in MTV Shuga Naija’s inaugural season in 2013. He didn’t return to acting until 2016 when he made an appearance on Life 101 for Ebonylife TV.

He has since then made appearances in a number of TV shows, such as The Men’s Club, Ajoche, an original Africa Magic production, and Rumor Has It. Efa has also appeared in the films Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, Seven, and Isoken. For his work in Seven, he received his first nomination for an Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA).

Discography

Albums

2020: Without a Pulse

EPs

Waka EP – 2011

Singles

Fall in Love
Letter to the President Elect
Sunmobi
Over you
Open and Close
Obandi
Enigma
E2DFA

Filmography

2021: King of Boys: The Return of the King
2021: Ricordi
2018: The Men’s Club
2018: Rumour Has It
2018: Ajoche
2018: Corper Shun
2013: MTV Shuga
2020: This Lady Called Life
2021: A Naija Christmas
2020: Finding Hubby
2020: Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
2020: The Sessions (2020 film)
2019: Seven
2018: The Eve
2017: Isoken
2016: Put a Ring on It

Awards and nominations

Year	Event	Prize	Result
2022	Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards	Best Actor in A Drama	Nominated
2021	Net Honours	Most Popular Actor	Nominated
2020	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actor in a Lead role (English)	Nominated
2020	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Kiss in a Movie	Nominated
2020	Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award	Best Actor in a Drama	Nominated

Net Worth

According to sources online, Efa Iwara’s net worth is estimated at around $300,000. He has realized his wealth from the music industry with his experience in acting in Nollywood films.