Gyakie is not merely driven by passion; she’s fuelled by hunger. The Ghanaian singer, whose vocals have earned her international acclaim, says the fire behind her craft burns far deeper than love for music.
“Passion alone can be fragile. With passion, you could be blown off. Anything can stop you,” she explained during an interview on Luv FM’s DriveTime with Melvin Da Enigma. “I’m not just passionate about music, I’m hungry and striving to push through.”
Despite being the daughter of Highlife legend Nana Acheampong, Gyakie says her rise wasn’t a smooth inheritance. Her journey has been carved by relentless determination, not privilege.
“It wasn’t like it looked I was. I was really hustling,” she said, pushing back against assumptions that her father’s fame eased her path. “Though Nana Acheampong is my father, he taught me to do it myself.”
That DIY spirit now shapes her artistry. Gyakie revealed that her forthcoming album After Midnight is not just a creative work, it’s a deeply introspective chapter.
“After Midnight is calm, you get to reflect and the impact is great,” she shared. “I’m actually giving out love because I love to see people happy. I’ve experienced the positive aspects of love, and those are the things I want to share.”
Still, her climb hasn’t been without moments of doubt. She confessed to feeling underwhelmed about a past project until her fans reminded her of its worth.
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“I felt I didn’t do much, but after the song came out, my fans made me realize it was the best,” she admitted. “Sometimes I want to give up, and then I get a DM saying, ‘I love your music,’ and that’s my wake-up call.”
That bond with her audience, Gyakie says, is her grounding force. “I don’t joke with my fans. They can make or unmake you.”
The singer also spoke candidly about her decision to retreat from social media spaces at times.
“That’s where the demons are hovering now,” she said pointedly. “People have made their home on the internet. If you want to give up in life, go and live there. I regulate my life outside the internet—that’s how I’ve been able to stay true to myself.”
To young people, especially women, she delivered a message of authenticity and self-worth.
“Baby girl, if you want to wear a skirt, go ahead. If you want to braid your hair, do it. Don’t live to impress people or you’ll lose yourself,” she urged. “Let’s live like we’re human beings. Let’s stay like there’s no Instagram, no Twitter, no Facebook—and life will be simple.”
With Sankofa, the first single off her upcoming album, already gaining momentum, Gyakie is not just making music, she’s making a statement. After Midnight promises more than melodies; it offers a window into her rawest truths.
