The esteemed recognition, officially unveiled on Thursday, June 5, 2025, celebrates young innovators and change-makers under the age of 30 who are making indelible marks across various sectors, from technology and finance to fashion and the arts.

Gyakie’s remarkable ascent in the music industry, characterised by her distinct soulful sound and strategic cross-border collaborations, has positioned her as a formidable cultural ambassador for Ghana and the wider African continent.

Her breakthrough single, “Forever”, released in 2020, became an instant anthem, accumulating over 35 million streams on Spotify alone and dominating music charts in multiple African nations, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya.

This success was further amplified by her debut EP, “Seed” (2020), which garnered millions more streams across digital platforms and solidified her global appeal. Her extensive social media presence, boasting millions of followers across various platforms, underscores her direct connection with a vast and engaged fan base.

Expressing profound gratitude for the significant accolade, Gyakie emphasised the recognition as a testament to her relentless dedication.

“This acknowledgement by Forbes Africa is a testament to the hard work and dedication I’ve poured into my craft. I hope it inspires other young Africans to pursue their passions relentlessly,” she stated, highlighting her commitment to motivating the next generation.

Beyond her chart-topping hits, Gyakie’s influence extends to her unique approach to music.

A dynamic blend of Afro-fusion, R&B, hip-hop, and indigenous highlife elements defines her artistry, which she recently discussed as a speaker at the 2025 Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit.

Her participation at such a high-profile event signifies that her impact transcends mere entertainment, positioning her as a thought leader in the creative economy.

The upcoming release of her highly anticipated debut album, “After Midnight”, scheduled for August 2025, is poised to further showcase her emotional depth and musical versatility.

The album is described as a deeply personal project, reflecting her artistic growth since her meteoric rise.

Gyakie’s inclusion in this elite cohort of 30 individuals, selected from thousands of nominations across the continent, underscores the burgeoning global recognition of African music and talent.

As the African music industry revenue continues its significant growth trajectory, attracting major international labels and investors, Gyakie stands at the forefront, embodying the potential and dynamism of Africa’s youth, driving the continent’s development.

The song also ranks among the top five trending videos on YouTube in Ghana, further solidifying its local and global appeal.

Lifted from her upcoming debut album After Midnight, Sankofa has rapidly gained momentum since its release, amassing millions of streams across digital platforms.

This chart breakthrough adds to Gyakie’s growing international profile and further establishes her as one of Africa’s most dynamic female voices. Known for her genre-blending sound and lyrical depth, she continues to bridge cultures through her music.

The song’s vibrant visuals and empowering message have contributed to its viral success on YouTube, where it continues to resonate with fans.

With After Midnight expected later this year, Sankofa’s early success signals a strong start to what could become one of 2025’s most talked-about African music projects.

Sankofa is currently available on all major streaming platforms.

In a recent interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, she said that although she appreciates feedback, she is careful about the kind of advice she takes from people.

According to her, sometimes heeding counsel from critics can be very confusing, so she makes the final decision herself.

“I just learn to appreciate what I feel is right because one person will say, ‘I don’t like the way your hair is always shorter,’ another person will say, ‘I don’t like the way your hair is long.’ So it’s like, what do you want me to do? I am going to do what I feel is right or what I feel my audience is going to enjoy. Because whatever I put out is what is gathering the people that are in my market.

In the beginning, I was really allowing a lot of the bad criticism to get to me but right now I just drop the music and do exactly what I have been brought on earth to do,” she said.

When asked if she was active on social media, she responded, “Very active [but] I don’t want to read [comments] anymore. Right now I just drop it and go.”

She explained that this helps protect her mind from being affected by negative vibes.

“You know the mind is very tricky. You might think if I say anything I am not going to let it get to me but you might see one comment and your entire week will be ruined because you are a human being. You have feelings.”

However, she noted that she has not completely stopped reading comments but has stopped the habit of reading through comments on everything she puts out.

In an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Gyakie explained her choice.

“My favourite rapper in Ghana now is Omar Sterling of R2Bees. He’s always been. Yes, he’s my all-time favourite Ghanaian rapper.

Omar Sterling is a poet. I always say that his rap is always different. The storytelling—he shares stories about his life or things happening in real time, and the way he puts the lyrics together helps the listener understand what he is saying. That always makes me very happy. I think he’s a very good writer and storyteller,” she said.

While admitting she is not a rapper, Gyakie noted that she loves the genre and tries to fuse it into her musical works occasionally.

Gyakie further mentioned that her style of music is eclectic, influenced by a wide range of genres she grew up listening to.

She is currently out with a new song titled ‘Sankofa,’ ahead of her upcoming maiden album, ‘After Midnight.’

Reflecting on her early days, she admitted that some of her responses were childish and wished she had approached them differently.

“There were certain things I said in some interviews when I was 19-20 years old, when I first entered the industry, that I wish I had answered differently. At that age, that was how my brain was working, and I allowed myself to be who I was at that time,” she told Doreen Avio in an interview on Daybreak Hitz.

Gyakie also opened up about dealing with hate speech and negative comments.

“After ‘Forever’ dropped, I literally opened up and let the negative comments get to me. I used to read every single comment and even checked the person’s page to understand why they said such things. During that ‘Forever’ period, I was struggling in the studio, looking for the next song to drop that would match its success,” she said.

The singer revealed how she has since embraced self-motivation to overcome these challenges.

“Now, I post my music without reading comments or opening myself up to negativity. I had to speak to myself and just focus on making the music. If a song is meant to blow up, it will. As long as it’s good music, just drop it,” she added.

Speaking to Doreen Avio on Daybreak Hitz on Friday, May 23, 2025, she described the incident as one she finds difficult to revisit due to the unpleasant memories it evokes.

“I really wish I was able to answer this particular question at the time, because it’s like anytime I have to talk about it, it kind of opens wounds that have already been healed,” she said.

She added, “What happened, and the fact that I actually had a performance on that day, is not something I would wish on anyone. I had to prepare for the stage, and I had to experience all that happened.”

The Forever hitmaker said the incident triggered a flurry of calls. “It made me see things differently,” she noted.

Gyakie further advised that the entertainment business comes with challenges, urging industry players to exercise more caution in how they navigate it.

In June 2023, a video that went viral on social media showed Gyakie’s manager, Electro Mirror, being manhandled by some uniformed security personnel, to the horror of onlookers.

The video, shared by George Britton, featured George’s panicked voice in the background as he reproached the security officers for their actions.

Mirror was seen pinned to the floor while about five security men held him in a chokehold as he gasped for air.

Meanwhile, Gyakie is preparing to release her debut album after previously dropping two EPs. She has already released the first single titled Sankofa, off the upcoming album After Midnight.

Speaking in an interview with DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz, he stressed that the musician did well with songs released in the year under review.

“I think Gyakie should have won the Female Vocalist of the Year. She did a lot of work last year, especially with the songs she featured the boy (North London’s rap riser JBEE) who is coming from the UK. She did well but she had nothing, why is that so?” he quizzed.

However, Gyakie was not nominated in that category. The slot was contested by Niiella, Titi Owusu, Adina, Abiana, Lordina The Soprano, and Queendalyn Yurglee who won the award.

According to the Telecel Ghana Music Awards’ category definition, the Best Female Vocal Performance is adjudged by the Academy and Boards as the Female artiste (solo) with the best vocal delivery/Performance on any musical presentation which was released during the year under review.

Here are the top ten Ghanaian songs currently trending in May 2024 curated by Adomonline.com

1. Team Eternity Ghana – Defe Defe led by Naana Asiedu

With over 505K views in just 12 days, Team Eternity Ghana is captivating audiences with its powerful message.

The Ghanaian gospel music group has assumed the No. 1 position on Apple Music Top 100: Ghana and also YouTube, with its song ‘Defe Defe’.

This song is taken off the group’s sophomore album ‘Testimony’.

2. Sarkodie – Brag (Lyrics Video)

Sarkodie’s lyrical prowess shines in this video, with 338K views in just 6 days. He has stirred up battles among rappers on the African continent with this Brag song.

3. Lyrical Joe – 1960

This track by rapper Lyrical Joe has gained 102K views in 4 days, showcasing his unique rap style and wordplay.

His version of Sarkodie’s Brag was aimed at Davido’s signee Dremo, and he was lauded for commencing the lyrical rebuttal on behalf of Sarkodie.

4. Kofi Kinaata – Auntie Ama 

Kofi Kinaata’s catchy tune off his Kofi oo Kofi EP has garnered 117K views in 6 days, Auntie Ama is proving to be fans’ favourite.

5. King Paluta – ASEDA

King Paluta’s gratitude-themed song Aseda has amassed 225K views in just 7 days, resonating with listeners and music fans alike.

6. Kofi Kinaata – Saman 

With 76K views in 6 days, Kofi Kinaata’s Saman off his Kofi oo Kofi EP continues to gain popularity among fans.

7. Kofi Kinaata – Abonsam

Another hit from Kofi Kinaata’s Kofi oo Kofi album, ‘Abonsam’ has received 87K views in 6 days, showcasing the Takoradi based artiste’s versatility and lyrical abilities.

8. Beeztrap KOTM – Fly Girl (Remix) feat. Gyakie & Oseikrom Sikanii (Visualizer)

This remix of Beeztrap KOTM’s Fly Girl has captured the attention of fans with 138K views in 2 weeks. It features Gyakie and Oseikrom Sikanii and its just a visualizer. An official video might be in the pipeline.

9. Shatta Wale – Rise Like Dollar 

Shatta Movement boss, Shatta Wale’s latest video, Rise Like Dollar, has garnered 149K views in 9 days, demonstrating his continued popularity.

10. Amerado – Tin Ton Tan (Visualizer)

Amerado’s Tin Ton Tan visualizer has amassed 383K views in 2 weeks, showcasing his growing fan base.

These songs represent the diversity and talent within the Ghanaian music industry, attracting listeners from all over the world.

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Gyakie’s entry into the Nigerian market stands at the back of her collaboration with superstar Omah Lay for the remix of her breakthrough song, Forever

Reflecting on Gyakie’s journey Nana Acheampong said he shed tears of joy as he felt overwhelmed witnessing the wonders that God was orchestrating in her life.

He acknowledged that while he always believed in Gyakie’s talent and potential, he was amazed by the speed at which she garnered recognition and appreciation.

The proud father revealed he closely monitors her success and coaches her in a bid to polish her singing prowess.

Drawing from his own experience of three decades in the music scene, he expressed hopes for Gyakie to surpass his achievements.

The veteran also prayed for a solid fanbase and massive support throughout her career.

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Serge Ibaka is a renowned Congolese basketball player who has showcased a different talent in the music realm with the release of “Sudwe.”

“Sudwe” is an upbeat dance track, with Amapiano elements. Released with a music video, showcases Gyakie’s vivacious dance moves, a synergy that transcends borders, blending African rhythms with contemporary sounds.

Gyakie’s collaboration with Serge Ibaka adds another dimension to her growing international acclaim, proving once again her ability to seamlessly connect with diverse audiences.

The beautiful and bubbly songstress left T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School some 6 years ago and returned to the school a bit grown up and as a popular singer.

It was a good feeling for current students, teachers and her housemistress. They were proud about providing Ghana with a great artiste like Gyakie.

Gyakie and her management ‘Flip The Music’ wowed the students at the school’s entertainment hall with an energetic performance.

Gyakie, in an address, told the large number of students who turned up for the afternoon ceremony about how excited she was to be with them.

Her visit afforded her the opportunity to reunite with her past and also inspire current students of the school to study hard and work toward their dreams.

She added, ‘I came back because I miss the memories when I was in school and the students love Gyakie’s music so it was only right to come and give them a good time’.

Gyakie, who previously collaborated with Jbee on Scar, made waves both in Ghana and the United Kingdom with her drill-infused sound.

Gyakie had sent her fans into a frenzy when she teased a forthcoming release scheduled for October 27. This alert had listeners on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting her latest musical endeavour.

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To build up the anticipation, the singer posted a captivating image on Thursday, letting her loyal fan base know that something big was on the horizon. The post served as a prelude to the much-anticipated release, set to grace the airwaves at dawn.

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While her collaboration with Scar introduced Gyakie to the world of drill music, her earlier works have consistently demonstrated her knack for exploring diverse musical styles.

Her versatility is unmistakable, spanning across Afrobeat, Reggae, Trap, and more. Gyakie’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of her music has earned her a dedicated following eager to see what she has in store with “Rent Free.”

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In her epic response, she emphasised that it is unfair to compare two different talented artistes, and each of them should be appreciated for their own unique style and sound.

The comparisons between Wendy Shay and Gyakie have since been a subject of debate among music fans and critics in Ghana.

While both artistes have achieved significant success in the music industry, Ghanaians are of the opinion Gyakie is outshining Wendy Shay on the international front.

Reacting to this in an interview on TV3 monitored by Adomonline.com, Shay said they have distinct musical styles and approaches to their craft, hence there’s no need for comparison.

“It’s not fair to even compare. You know, I have been doing and giving hit back to back for five years so there shouldn’t be any comparison. I am an international artiste as well and I am working towards it to become a global artiste. The race is not for the swift; once you’re working hard and working on yourself, you are going to get wherever you put your mind to.”

She expressed her belief that every artiste should be allowed to shine and be celebrated for their individual talents.

The ‘Survivor’ hitmaker further stressed that comparisons can sometimes be discouraging for artistes and may hinder their creative growth. Instead, she called for unity among music lovers.

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This was confirmed by the organisers of the prestigious award scheme in the early hours of Wednesday, July 12.

The Ghanaian music stars were nominated in the Best West African Artiste of The Year Category alongside The Therapist from Liberia.

The Academy states the category is for artistes of West African descent with the most outstanding achievements and impact across Africa in the year under review.

Official date for the 2023 Headies is yet to be announced.

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In a recent interview on Hitz FM, George Britton told Doreen Avio that Gyakie got worried by the incident, especially after seeing the information on social media. 

“I mean she was just traumised about what happened and how it was flying online. It looked more negative than it probably appeared. That was why I had to take it off,” he said.

Asked if Gyakie’s manager, Electro Mirror was hurt during the altercation, George said Mirror instantly felt uncomfortable, a reason he was taken into the ambulance. 

During the 29th June, 2023 edition of the AfroNation festival in Portugal, Gyakie’s manager Mirror was involved in a fracas with the security. 

A video which went viral on social media captures the moment her manager was manhandled by some uniformed security personnel to the horror of onlookers.

The video which was shared by George Britton, has George’s panicky voice in the background, reproaching the security personnel for their act. 

Mirror could be seen pinned down to the floor while the security men numbering about five had him in a chokehold as he gasped for air.

George Britton, giving a eye witness account of the incident on Hitz FM said while the VVIP and the artistes were on the upper terrace, they were told Gyakyie was at the entrance.

He said because they could not find the lady, there were led by someone else to go look for Gyakie.

“It took a bit of time till we could find her. Later they made Gyakie enter and said the rest should hold on till they cleared the ticketing and all that,” he noted.

“Then next thing I heard was the was fracas at the gate. I had to rush there. When I got there they were at each other’s throats,” he further stated.

In the meantime George says Mirror is doing well.

AfroNation Portugal is a three-day concert held from the 28th-30th June 2023.

Ghanaian artistes billed to perform at the festival are Camidoh, Black Sherif and Gyakie.

Others from other countries are Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Focalistic, Popcaan, Aya Nakamura, Oxlade, Dadju, Booba, 50 Cent, among others.

However, prior to her scheduled activities, an incident of alleged security brutality has hit one of her camp members; her manager, Electro Mirror.

A chilling video which has taken over the social media space captured the moment her manager was roughened up by some uniformed security personnel to the horror of onlookers.

The video was shared by talent manager George Britton who could be heard in the background panicky while reproaching the security personnel for their rambo-style approach.

While details of the circumstances leading to the assault are sketchy, it is alleged that the confrontation ensued between Mirror and the security over access restrictions.

In the now deleted video, Mirror could be seen pinned down to the floor while the security men numbering about five had him on chokehold as he gasped for air.

He was reportedly rushed to the hospital and latest information provided by George Britton noted that he is in a stable condition now.

Amidst the brouhaha, Gyakie is still scheduled to perform on Day 2 of AfroNation Portugal later today.

Both Gyakie and her management are yet to issue an official statement to clarify reports.

The video has generated buzz on social media and netizens have shared diverse opinions. A faction have pointed out how the assault is similar to George Floyd’s case.

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This is as a result of ill health which has taken a toll on her ability to perform, despite all efforts to get better.

She was expected to be in the United Kingdom yesterday for her Gyakie Live in UK tour, but that has also been put on hold.

Powered by Live Nation and Flip The Music, the four-day tour was scheduled for May 18th at Gorilla Manchester, and to continue on May 19th at LaFayette London, May 20th at O2 Institute Birmingham, and conclude on May 26th in Paris.

But, the events have been postponed and a new date will be announced accordingly.

However, all tickets purchased remains valid, she said in a heartbreaking post.

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The album was released on February 24, 2023.

The album, described as a “parting gift” and “love letter to South Africa,” showcases AKA’s love for his homeland and the diverse sounds that make up the local music scene.

It also features a host of South Africa’s hottest hip-hop talents, including Khuli Chana, Blxckie, Nadia Nakai, Emtee, Yanga Chief, Sjava, and more.

Gyakie’s feature on the album is a pre-released single titled “Paradise,” which features Musa Keys. It’s a love song where AKA sings and raps about all he’s willing to do and has done for the love of his life.

AKA expressed his love for Gyakie’s voice in a Guide Radio interview in 2022.

The duo recorded the song later that year during one of Gyakie’s visits to South Africa, where she performed at South Africa’s Homecoming Festival and also received a double platinum certification plaque for her 2021 single, Forever.

Gyakie has been making waves in the African music industry, gaining recognition for her exceptional talent and unique sound. She is making strides and crossing borders in the music space.

This is not her first time collaborating with South African artiste. She also featured on a track by Major League DJz.

Meanwhile, “Mass Country” released posthumously after AKA’s tragic shooting a few weeks ago is out now and features music from AKA with Nasty C, Khuli Chana, Nadia Nakai and more big names in the South African music scene.

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After the fun-filled night which ended with Black Sherif picking up the award for the Best Hip Hop Act, three of Ghana’s finest were spotted cooling off in Lagos.

Blacko, as he is otherwise known, celebrated his win with colleagues King Promise and Gyakie at a beautiful resort.

They were captured in merry making as King Promise took videos of the elated duo dancing their hearts out.

Thereafter, the trio had a link up with Nigerian legends D’Banj and Timaya who treated them to a buffet.

The night ended for them in a club house, Hot Box situated in the heart of Lagos.

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Kaybos revealed publicly in a recent interview that he becomes lovestruck anytime he sees or hears the 24-year-old, adding that he would love to start a beautiful relationship with her.

Among other things, he stated that his feelings for Gyakie surpasses the 16 celebrity crushes he has in Ghana, and he would marry her if given the chance.

However, his proposal was turned down, and the reason, Gyakie has revealed is that she felt Kalybos was not serious about his assertions.

“I thought he was being jovial, I didn’t know he was serious,” she defended in an interview with Sammykaymedia.

According to her, they had spoken on multiple occasions but the discussion was always on a musical level, the reason she believes his proposal is one of his gimmicks.

Should Kalybos exhibit his seriousness, Gyakie revealed they would have further discussions off the cameras and see what would become of them.

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The pupils were captured utilizing their extra curricular activities for some music and dance session under the supervision of one of their teachers.

They beautifully choregraphed the TikTok dance challenge of Gyakie’s trending song, ‘Something’ and the video has since gone viral.

The five pupils; three girls and two boys led the dance session while their mates cheered them on.

They were joined by their teacher who dropped every bit of seriousness to enjoy the company of the children.

Reacting to the video, Gyakie described it as a sight to behold, adding that she is in love with the attempts of the school to promote her craft.

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This is an incredible feat as she is the only Ghanaian female artiste in addition to Ghanaian producer, Juls, to be named amongst a myriad of Black Creators from all parts of the world.

As a member of the BVF Class of 2023, Gyakie as well as over 30 named Black creators including Nigeria’s BNXN, Asake, America’s production duo, Take A Daytrip and South Africa’s MashBeatz will be equipped with the right resources and support to help amplify their voices in a way like no other.

The creatives will receive dedicated partner support and the opportunity to participate in several training workshops and networking programs as well as funding that will be invested in the development of their channels.

As one of Ghana’s current rising star, Gyakie has proven time and time again that hard work, talent and great management does indeed pay off. She’s definitely a beacon, earmarking her growth and progress with several major successes. After the release of her sophomore project, the “My Diary” EP, Gyakie has added up to her many achievements, showing no sign of stopping soon.

The Flip The Music signed artist has just this year alone been featured on Apple Music‘s Home Session. She also gave a stellar performance as the only female Ghanaian artiste to perform at the Global Citizen Festival held in Accra, Ghana and was also the only Ghanaian artist to perform at South Africa’s Homecoming Festival. She joined Stonebwoy as the chosen two Ghanaian artistes for Afrochella’s Pop-Up event in South Africa and was recently named Africa’s Next on the global music streaming platform, Pandora.

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With expectations having been met in the release of her EP “My Diary”, Gyakie said she and her team make sure to fast and pray before she outdoors any song.

The ‘Forever’ hitmaker added that every member of her team is very religious, and she is very grateful to God for that.

“One thing we don’t joke with is fasting and prayers to be very honest with you. Most of the songs that come out, we do fast and pray before we make it available on all streaming platforms for people to consume, and obviously, there’s a lot of groundwork that is done to push whatever song that is coming out,” she stated.

She is excited her fans have not been disappointed in the sound that came out and still feels they are not done consuming the music yet per the response from social media.

“I never saw myself to be this big if I was asked four or five years ago,” Gyakie told DJ Reuben in an interview on Luv FM’s Drive Time show in Kumasi.

“To be very honest I never had that confidence in myself, I didn’t know my voice was this unique. I had to get people to tell me,” she said.

The responses she got from her fans made her realize she needed to be confident in herself and that has enhanced her career growth.

There are times she cries, complains, feels tired and even wants to stop the music.

“I have a soft side and there have been times when everything just feels too much for you as a person. Immediately you come into the camera and show yourself to the world, people see you as a machine and don’t see you as a human with emotions so they just say things and don’t imagine how the person is going to feel about it,” Gyakie said.

Gyakie mentioned the Global Citizen Festival 2022 at the Black Star Square as the biggest platform she has mounted so far.

“I was nervous at the beginning but when I saw the people were excited to see me then I said to myself we are in for the fun, and it made me so happy till the end of my performance and the entire show,” she shared the experience.

The event was headlined by American R&B artistes Usher and SZA.

The ‘Live Experience with Gyakie’ concert is slated for this December, and she is also billed to perform at the Afronation and Afrochella concerts.

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According to Gyakie, she was paid in full alongside everyone involved in her craft on that day.

On Monday, the CEO of Big Ideas Consult, a local partner of the recently-held Global Citizen Festival in Accra, Kojo Poku, disclosed that no act was paid to grace the stage of the Global Citizens Festival because it was a charity event.

However, Gyakie told 3FM on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, that the organisers met all monetary requirements needed for her to appear on the stage.

“Yes, everybody that was on the stage was obviously paid. The dancers, the choristers, the band. Everybody.”

In response to her fee, Gyakie continued, “Yes. (full amount?) Absolutely. Every single person was paid.”

Her statement punches holes into the viral words of Mr Poku, who said that the show was predominantly charity work.

According to Kojo Poku, none of the artistes who performed that day was paid for the stage appearance.

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The songstress emerged the only Ghanaian brand to win the Nigerian award held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta on Sunday; the first time the award has been held outside Nigeria.

She won the best West African African Artiste of the Year after beating Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Amaarae (Ghana), KiDi (Ghana), Aya Nakamura (Mali) and Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde).

This is her first Headies award after she joined the music industry some few years ago.

Kind courtesy her global hit song, Forever, which she recorded a remix with Naija artiste Omah Lay, Gyakie is steadily becoming a household name in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, superstar Wizkid was the highest recipient with five awards out of 10 nominations, followed by Tems.

The likes of BNXN, Patoranking, Olamide, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Kcee, Fireboy DML, others walked home as award winners.

Artistes who made the show entertaining included Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Davido, Flavour, Kcee, Buju, Lojay, Goya Menor, Cohbams, 2Baba, Joeboy, Rugier, Olamide and Asake.

This is in recognition of the Global Citizen Festival’s 10th anniversary. The event will be held on September 24, at the Black Star Square in Accra.

Performing for the first time in Ghana is RnB legend Usher Raymond, singer/songwriter SZA, H.E.R and Nigeria’s Tems.

Also joining the line-up are English rapper Stormzy, singer Gyakie, Sarkodie and Stonebwoy.

Accra’s event is the sister event to Global Citizen’s annual New York City festival.

Reacting to the news, President Nana Akufo-Addo noted that “Ghana is honoured to host this year’s edition of the Global Citizen Festival. I look forward to welcoming each and every one of you to Accra, capital of the country at the centre of the world.

“Together, let us join hands and help accelerate progress towards the realisation of the SDGs,” he continued, referring to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (a.k.a. Global Goals) to end extreme poverty and its systemic causes.

“We owe it to the next generation to live in a world free from poverty, disease, and the degradation of the environment.”

What Is Global Citizen? 

Global Citizen is an advocacy organisation that is dedicated to ending extreme poverty NOW. We’ve grown and are continuing to grow the world’s largest movement of action-takers and impact-makers who are calling for urgent change to protect and uplift the world’s most vulnerable. 

They take action by posting, tweeting, messaging, voting, signing, and calling to inspire those who can make things happen — government leaders, businesses, philanthropists, artists, and citizens — together improving lives.

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Every few months, Apple Music’s editorial team features an artist on the African Rising program, showcasing and elevating rising talent out of Africa.

Gyakie being the latest to be announced comes as no surprise as the Songbird remains one of Africa’s most promising acts since her debut project.

Building a steady loyal fanbase from the time she dropped her earliest singles, Gyakie’s success in music was expected.

From “Never Like This” and “Love Is Pretty” getting some buzz online and amongst her peers to her releasing her debut EP which landed her the hit single “Forever”, Gyakie’s growth musically in tandem with her growing success is undeniably clear.

‘Forever’ peaked in 2021 earning the artist millions of streams across over a hundred African countries. Her video for the “Forever” remix with Omah Lay has maxed over 30M views and her songs have constantly been on Apple Music charts across several African countries.

Under the guidance of her label, Flip The Music, Gyakie’s strategic features with artists not limited to Africa have definitely made Gyakie a viable bet for a promising global sensation.

With her sophomore EP, “My Diary” announced to be released on 22nd July, Gyakie promises fans an all-new experience away from her debut SEED EP. She’s already geared up, releasing “Something”, an Afrobeats single earlier in July and “For My Baby” a sultry RnB Highlife fusion, out on streaming platforms now.

The Africa Rising programme was launched in 2020 and has featured artists such as Tems, Amaarae, Blxckie, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay and Buju.

She described as orgasmic the reception she received during her stay in the region, which is in line with her media tour to promote her latest single, Something.

Though the journey was quite patchy and sleep deprived her of familiarizing with the route, Gyakie had a nice stay and the reception from her fans is one she said she won’t trade for anything else.

She was privileged to grace some top radio stations, and even went as far as teaching some hosts and panel the dance moves to her love song.

The highlight of her tour was the massive welcome she received from students of the Ahantaman Girls Senior High School, where she delivered her last performance.

In what has come to many as a surprise, the students were singing word-for-word her month-old song as though they rehearsed its lyrics.

While a few had the opportunity to hug Gyakie, some just took memories of the unforgettable moment.

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The song bird, in a recent interview, narrated when she was faced with the most humiliating experience at a time her career was just beginning to take off.

It was during a Republic Hall week at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) when she was billed to perform.

She mounted the stage to perform her very first song, Love is Pretty, but the feedback from her colleagues was not encouraging.

Gyakie recounted how her course mates just stood still while gazing at her as though she was nearly invisible on the stage.

While trying to save the situation, she said the microphone and sound system also gave up on her, which made her panic.

As though that was not enough embarrassment, her colleagues began chanting and hooting ‘away, away, away’ hysterically.

Gyakie said she was left with no option than to run backstage where she broke down in tears.

However, with the encouragement from a few loved ones, she got over the matter and pursued her music career.

That has paid off since currently Gyakie hosts crowd home and abroad and her fans can sing her songs word-for-word.

AT 22 years old, Gyakie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (International business option).

After eight semesters of taking multiple courses, Gyakie signed out of school in September 2021, after taking her last exam.

She shared her good news with her fans on social media and also dropped photos from her graduation ceremony.

She was captured donning a brown two-piece blazer and trousers with boots, as she proudly drapped her graduation kente sash over her shoulders.

She quoted Psalm 91:1-8 which describes God as “my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust”

Prior to her KNUST course, Gyakie attended T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School in Kumasi.

Her graduation comes shortly after she was shortlisted as a nominee for Artiste of The Year in the 2022 3Music Awards.

She also stands for the VGMA Unsung category.

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Gyakie, who is celebrating her 23th birthday today, December 16, posted photos to that effect on her social media platforms.

The five photos were of the moment she was enjoying the serenity of a resort while channeling out her inner beauty.

As expected, her fans have sent her well wishes as they pray she lives to continue putting Ghana on the global map.

Gyakie’s birthday comes three days prior to her #LiveExperienceWithGakie concert slated to come off at the La Palm Royal beach.

The third session will see her father, legendary Nana Acheampong perform after many years.

In the widely circulated video, Gyakie is reported to have snubbed the artiste after they came face-to-face at the backstage of an award platform.

With smiles, she hugged fellow rapper Kofi Jamar, but she appeared to ignore Yaw Tog who was reaching out his hand, supposedly for a hug or handshake.

This has sparked allegations that the two have a personal rift, especially since Gyakie had warned not to be compared to other artistes anytime a conversation with Yaw Tog pops up.

Amid the trolling, Yaw Tog also left a message on his Instagram page, “leave toxic people in 2021”, further fueling the suspicion of a ‘beef’.

Clarifying the reports hours later, Kofi Jamar, who wtnessed the roll out of events, stated that there is no fuss between Yaw Tog and Gyakie, adding that the rumoured snub did not occur.

Rather, he stated that Yaw Tog was the first to be hugged and the video in circulation was too short to capture that moment.

Kofi Jamamr stated that after the brief meet-and-greet, they all went ahead to have fun as #TeamGhana billed for a Nigerian event.

While Yaw Tog is yet to comment on the incident, Gyakie has warned of the dangers of a one-sided story.

She is by this subtly debunking the claims that she snubbed her colleague.

Gyakie has waved the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), particularly the School of Business department, goodbye.

After successfully completing her International Business course, the 22-year-old is set to focus fully on her music.

The musician, christened Jackline Acheampong, took memories from her last day in school, as well as taking photos with some of her course mates.

They were pictured in their uniform; a blue shirt and black trousers as she hugs them side by side.

Prior to her KNUST course, Gyakie attended T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School in Kumasi.

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Back in the studio where she recorded her widely acclaimed Seed EP, she opened up on why she likes to record with the lights off.

“It is a spiritual moment for me whenever I have to record music. Whenever the place is dark, I feel I am in the studio alone. Even without the producer, I am able to imagine whatever I want to write in terms of the lyrics, especially when it’s a love song,” she told Becky on E Vibes.

Jackline Acheampong, known popularly known as Gyakie, is a Ghanaian afrobeat/afro singer.

In 2019, Gyakie released her first single titled ‘Love is Pretty’ which paved way for another single ‘Never Like This.’

In August 2020, the ‘Forever’ song from her five-track EP, titled ‘Seed’ was her claim to fame enjoying airplay and leading charts in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria.

Gyakie is the daughter of Ghanaian award-winning Highlife musician, Nana Acheampong.

The songstress completed T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School in Kumasi and is now an undergraduate student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology offering International Business.

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Gyakie could not hide her excitement when the Adom crew caught up with her during her #LiveExperienceWithGyakie concert in Kumasi.

The Forever hitmaker disclosed that she has always been a huge fan of the entertainment president and meeting her was like a dream come true.

On why she has developed a bond with the evergreen presenter, Gyakie stated that she is intrigued by how the former continues to support young, upcoming and mainstream artistes.

“What I’ll say to Sister Sandy is that, I truly love her. I follow her show a lot. I’m a very big fan of her show. Her support to these artistes is what is uplifting the entertainment industry in Ghana,” she gave a special shoutout.

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Sarkodie congratulated the singer for achieving such a feat in her early stage in the music ladder.

Sarkodie, by his gesture, has subtly trashed the accusation that he fails to avail himself as a ‘big brother’ to emerging acts.

Recall Gyakie had hinted some months ago that she is intrigued by Sarkodie, adding that she decided not to bath after hugging the latter for the first time.

For this, the congratulatory message is a big deal for Gyakie, and her fans were anticipating it.

Privately known as Jackline Acheampong, Gyakie brought Kumasi to a standstill with an electrifying concert, the first since she joined the industry.

The event, which took place at The View in Kumasi last weekend, saw thousands of revelers crowd the venue to rave with the songstress.

The event was dubbed #LiveExperienceWithGyakie, particularly for fans to have a direct feel of the heat the songstress has in her vocal cavity.

The songstress thrilled fans with some songs from her SEED EP, as well as other songs she released this year, which have been topping the charts. 

Artistes such as Broni, Yaw TOG, Malcolm Nuna, Mestar Oscar and many others pulled up an electrifying performance that night. 

Here is the highlight of the event:

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Speaking in an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, the Forever hitmaker said she is only bent on dropping songs that will put Ghana on the map.

I’m here to make good music and to change my life and my family… so if it’s someone’s opinion, I don’t see myself as such… where the music takes me is my motive.

I’m not doing music because I want to be popular. It doesn’t bother me if my song doesn’t make a hit… if you listen to my songs I’m more particular about my lyrics… my motive is to take Ghana music to the world. To bring the foreign market into Ghana, Gyakie told Andy Dosty.

According to the daughter of veteran highlife musician Nana Acheampong, the main agenda is to take our sound outside Ghana.

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She further explained that your songs being popular doesn’t mean anything much than making an impact.

Gyakie shot to fame after her song ‘Forever’ hit across Africa.

The song, from her ‘SEED’ EP, broke into the top 10 of Thriller Global Billboard charts in December, 2020.

In March 2021 Gyakie released the remix to her chart-topping song. It featured Nigeria’s breakthrough artiste Omah Lay.

Currently, she is promoting her new song dubbed Need Me which is steadily garnering numbers on many music-streaming platforms.

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To celebrate her husband’s 77th birthday on March 29, 2021, Mrs Akufo-Addo took a line from Afrobeats singer, Gyakie’s Forever song to declare her undying love for her husband.

She wrote: Many blessings to the President of Ghana @NAkufoAddo First Lady ein heart beats for you.

Talking about how she received the message, Gyakie said she couldn’t believe the gesture.

She added that she woke up to many notifications from friends and family asking her to check on the First Lady’s Twitter page.

According to Gyakie, the post rather motivated her to keep up with the music work.

I don’t know how I want to describe it. It was one of the biggest motivations for me this year, I woke up in the morning and everyone was sending it to me and I couldn’t believe it.

I had to check the page to be sure and when it was true, I was surprised and honoured that she actually quoted the line in the song, Gyakie told Andy Dosty.

According to her, she has been overwhelmed by the support her dad gave her, adding that, he is very proud of me and I feel great to make him feel as such.

She explained that, as a music star, she has been coached extensively by her father, who has many hits to his record as far as Ghana music is concerned.

After her Forever song went viral, Gyakie said Nana Acheampong has come to understand her kind of music, pushing her to the limits.

The thing is he has come to understand this is the genre I am doing and this is the pace I have to follow. He is a father who motivates and when I do errors in my performances he tells me.

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One thing Gyakie said her dad wants is for her to up her dancing game during stage performances.

He says sometimes ‘you need to shake them and boogie…’ he wants to see me dancing on stage because he is very energetic and most of his performances were hot.

According to Gyakie, who is currently promoting her new song dubbed Need Me, she equally has a song with her father but failed to mention when it will hit the market.

I have a song with him but it is not out yet… I am looking forward to do a remix of his songs.

She also said, she cannot wait to perform on the same stage with her father: “I can’t wait to see both of us on stage dancing. He really loves to dance on stage.”

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She made a grand entry at the Aloha concert.

Leaving no stone unturned, she gave off her best as she performs in East Africa for the first time to capture the hearts of her audience.

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There was no doubt she was outstanding when she performed their hit track forever and one hit song after the other.

Madam Addai was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony at Suame in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

Amid tears and heartbreak over the demise, Mr Acheampong’s daughter, Gyakie treated mourners to soothing music.

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Clad in mourning cloth, the forever hitmaker lightened up the spirits of mourners with soul captivating performance of Osibisa’s Woyaya coupled with other local gospel songs.

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Being her second favourite home, the remix with Nigeria’s Omah Lay has projected the song beyond leaving her with no alternative than to mount Billboards to cement her music brand.

The soothing singer, who is also the daughter of Ghanaian music legend, Nana Acheampong, has proved that she did not come to play with her music marketing strategies.

Earlier, the singer took to her social media handles to ask Ghanaians to support her craft because it was doing well in other countries, especially Nigeria.

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She wrote: Forever is doing the Lord’s work in Nigeria and I can’t keep calm. I’m the only Ghanaian doing this right now. Support my hustle please.