Singer and songwriter, Gyakie
Ghanaian singer and songwriter Gyakie 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.
About the Album: After Midnight
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 on the album’s inspiration:
“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 and quiet, the sounds from the birds, the serenity—everything about that time fuels my creativity.”
Beyond its musical scope, After Midnight reflects 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 is also influenced by her 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 adds.
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.
A Global Force in Music
At the 2025 Forbes Summit, Gyakie was a featured speaker, where she shared insights into her sonic evolution and the genre-blending direction of her upcoming work. Drawing from Afro-fusion, R&B, hip-hop, and highlife, she is redefining the boundaries of African music on the world stage.
About Gyakie
Gyakie is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter known for her rich vocals and emotional storytelling. Since her breakthrough single “Forever,” she has built a global fanbase through her genre-fluid sound and introspective lyrics.
Her debut album After Midnight promises to be her most authentic and transformative work yet.
