Ghanaian afro-fusion singer Gyakie has revealed that she wishes she had approached some interview questions differently when she first entered the music industry.
Reflecting on some of her regrets in the industry, she mentioned that some answers she gave during the early stages of her career were childish.
“There were certain things I said at some interviews when I was 19-20 years old when I came into the industry that I wish I had answered the questions differently. If I were at a certain age and I did something, in as much as I didn’t like the way I did it, at that age, that was how my brain was working, and I allowed myself to be who I was at that time.”
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The singer further mentioned hate speech as a similar drawback she faced.
“After ‘Forever’ dropped, I opened up and allowed the negative comments to get to me. I used to read every single comment, following up on the person’s page. During that forever period, I was always struggling in the studio, looking for what song I’m going to drop that’s going to be the same as that.”
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The songstress further shared how she embraced self-motivation to sail through those setbacks.
“Now, I will actually make a post, and I won’t go through the comments or open myself up for negative comments to get to me. I had to speak to myself to just make the music, if the song is meant to blow up, it’s going to, but so far as it’s good music, just drop it.”
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Gyakie Returns with ‘Sankofa’ Ahead of Debut Album
The Ghanaian singer and songwriter returns with a moving new single, “Sankofa,” a soulful anthem that explores the power of reflection and emotional truth.
Co-written with longtime collaborator Eyram Gbewonyo (Afrolektra), the song marks the beginning of a new chapter in Gyakie’s artistic journey—one that is raw, inward-looking, and brimming with vulnerability.
Rooted in the meaning of the Ghanaian adinkra symbol Sankofa – to go back and retrieve what has been lost – the song delicately captures the beauty in reconnection, closure, and emotional honesty.
With stripped-down production and emotive delivery, Gyakie offers listeners a glimpse into the heart of her upcoming debut album.
Soulful songstress and Afrobeats sensation Gyakie is set to unveil her highly anticipated debut album, After Midnight.
The project is a deeply personal body of work, inspired by the quiet, reflective, and creatively charged hours that follow midnight, when emotions run deep, inspiration flows, and the world feels at its stillest.
Gyakie shared the essence of the album, stating, “Almost all the songs on the album were recorded after midnight.”
“It’s within those hours that I find my best inspiration to write. The peace, the sounds from the birds, the serenity— everything about that time fuels my creativity.”
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Beyond its musical scope, After Midnight is also a reflection of Gyakie’s personal experiences and emotional journey. She opens up about moments of solitude, grief, and healing: “I’ve done a lot of crying after midnight too. When I’m in my down moments, I schedule my tears for when I get home from work, then I let it all out.”
The album’s theme also draws from Gyakie’s upbringing. A cherished family tradition involved her mother praying for her and her siblings after midnight – a ritual that continues to this day. “It was a consistent routine, and it still is. That time of the night holds so much meaning for me,” she added.
With ‘After Midnight’, Gyakie invites listeners into her world – a space where raw emotions, nostalgia, and introspection collide. It’s an album best experienced in the stillness of the night, at 12:01 AM, when honesty flows most freely.
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