Ghana’s songbird Gyakie has unveiled the official trailer for her highly anticipated debut album, After Midnight, set for release on August 29th.
The trailer offers fans an intimate glimpse into the story, spirit, and soul behind her next chapter. Directed by celebrated filmmaker Alex Piper, who has worked with global stars like Rema, Playboi Carti, and Travis Scott, the visual captures Gyakie’s artistry with cinematic depth, spotlighting her evolution from a young girl with music in her blood to an artist fully stepping into her power.
Born to legendary Ghanaian musician Nana Acheampong, Gyakie carries a rich musical heritage. However, After Midnight is her own statement: a deeply personal body of work shaped in the stillness and mystery of the night. The album’s title draws from the hours it was created, with nearly every song written and recorded after midnight.
“Almost all the songs on the album were recorded after midnight,” Gyakie shares.
“It is 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.”
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After Midnight is a soundtrack to the myriad moods of the after-hours. It holds the weight of reflection, introspection, and spirituality, capturing hours spent in deep thought, prayer, or private emotional release, tied to a cherished family tradition of her mother praying for her and her siblings after midnight.
The album tells stories of love, from the warmth of passion to the ache of heartbreak. It also celebrates joy, capturing midnight as the true beginning of festivity, when music, lights, and laughter spill into morning.
Most of my songs are inspired by personal experiences, listeners – Gyakie
From the first frame of Piper’s striking trailer, it is clear that After Midnight will be both deeply personal and universally relatable.
The album invites listeners to live, love, reflect, and celebrate in the magic of the night.
Watch the trailer below:
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