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28 Nov

Bisa Kdei’s Words Of Encouragement Inspired My Career – Gyakie

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Ghanaian songstress Gyakie has revealed that award-winning Highlife singer Bisa Kdei played a crucial role in her music career. According to the budding songstress, she would never forget the words of encouragement given to her by Bisa Kdei in the early stages of her career. Gyakie, in an interview with Felicia Osei on Onua FM, mentioned that Bisa Kdei was one of the few top artistes who motivated her career and aided her development as a musician. "Before I became known, I saw a video of Bisa Kdei telling me not to give up because I was very talented, and…

23 Nov

Gyakie Hits More Than 100 Million Views On YouTube

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It looks as if Forever hitmaker Gyakie is on a winning streak this year as she continues to make headlines with her music. The latest addition to her accomplishments in recent times is hitting over 100 million views on YouTube. This new feat marks a significant milestone in her short career. Gyakie, who is obviously excited broke the news to her fans on her social media page and expressed her delight at having reached such a milestone. Along with reaching the milestone of 100 million views on Youtube, Gyakie is also making a dazzling debut on a major billboard in…

21 Nov

Gyakie Announces Live Experience Show In December

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Ghanaian songstress, Gyakie has announced her show ‘Party Live with Gyakie’ scheduled for December. It will come off on December 16 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel n Accra. In a social media post, she said the date of the event “happens to be my birthday as well.” “Come let’s party and sing your songs together,” the musician added. This would be the second time the artist is headlining her own show in Accra and obviously, this time would be an entirely different experience. Last year, at what was dubbed the “Live Experience with Gyakie”, the Afro-Fusion artist thrilled…

16 Nov

Gyakie Named Among YouTube’s Black Voices Class Of 2023

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Ghanaian Afro-fusion artist, Gyakie has been announced as a member of the YouTube Black Voices Class of 2023. This was revealed in a post by YouTube Music on social media. 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 resources and support to help amplify…

11 Nov

I Fast And Pray Before My Song Releases – Gyakie

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Afro-fusion singer Jacqueline Acheampong, known professionally as Gyakie, says her expectations have been met in the release of her EP “My Diary”. 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 Drivetime show in Kumasi. “To be very honest I never had that confidence in myself, I didn’t know my…

29 Sep

My Performance At The Global Citizen Festival Is My Best Ever – Gyakie

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Ghanaian singer/songwriter Gyakie has said her performance at the Global Citizen Festival is the best in her music career. The winner of Headies Best West African Artiste of the Year award said she has seen mean comments about her performance and attire but is not worried. https://www.instagram.com/p/CgKR-lxs7_B/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=75909968-208c-4812-a1d9-364a70e824fc Gyakie stressed on the 3FM Drive with Giovani that trolls came out on social media to share their opinion, but that does not affect her because they are just opinions. The Waka Waka singer said while people were trolling him online, she had a lot of requests from industry players and other musicians to work with…

26 Sep

And Ghana Gave The World A Dazzling Global Citizen Festival Experience

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The jeers, cheers, thrills, excitement, and of course, electric performances thundered the Black Star Square at the Global Citizen Festival yesterday. And once again, Ghana proved its mettle by giving patrons and the world a memorable and colourful experience that will stick in people's minds for a very long time at the Global Citizen Festival. It was the country's first-ever Global Citizen Festival which also marked the 65th anniversary of independence. As such, the festival was geared toward bringing together artistes and world leaders to achieve an ambitious policy agenda focused on empowering girls and women, defending the planet, and creating change.…

07 Sep

Gyakie Wins Best West African Artiste Of The Year Award At 2022 Headies

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Ghanaian singer/songwriter Gyakie has been awarded at the 2022 edition of Nigeria’s Headies Awards. The event organised over the weekend, saw Gyakie take home the Best West African Artiste of the Year award. She beat stiff competition from Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Amaarae (Ghana), KiDi (Ghana), Aya Nakamura (Mali) and Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde). Gyakie’s popularity soared in Nigeria following the success of her single ‘Foerever’. She later released a remix with Omah Lay. Meanwhile, the 15th Headies Awards was held on Sunday at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The event was hosted by Nollywood…