Gyakie

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Gyakie
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Background information
Birth nameJackline Acheampong
Born (1998-12-16) 16 December 1998 (age 23)
Kumasi, Ghana
GenresAfrobeat, Highlife, Alternative R&B
Occupation(s)Musician
Years active2019–present
LabelsFlip The Music, RCA Records, Sony Music
Associated actsBisa Kdei, Omah Lay

Jackline Acheampong (born 16 December 1998) known professionally as Gyakie is a Ghanaian afrobeat/afro singer.[1][2][3] In 2019, Gyakie released her first single titled; "Love is Pretty" which paved way for another single, "Never Like This." In August 2020, the "Forever" song from her five-track EP, titled "Seed" was her claim to fame enjoying airplay and leading charts in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. Gyakie's father is Nana Acheampong.[1][2][3][4]

Education[]

Gyakie completed T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi and did her undergraduate at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) which she majored in International business.[1][3]

Early life and career[]

Gyakie was raised in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. She was born into a family of musicians and by age eight, she had started joining her father in the studio.[1] She was also influenced by Asa and Ghanaian musician Omar Sterling of R2Bees.[1]

Gyakie released her first single; "Love is Pretty" in February 2019 and preceded to release, "Never Like This." She released a five-track EP, titled Seed in August 2020.[1][2][4] The "Forever" track on the Seed EP enjoyed airplay in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. It topped music charts such Billboard's Top Triller Global and Shazams Top 200 charts.[1] Gyakie released a remix of "Forever" with Nigerian singer Omah Lay in March 2021.[5]

She has signed an international record deal with Sony Music entertainment, RCA Records UK and Sony Music Africa.[6]

Discography[]

Albums and EPs[]

Singles[]

  • Love is Pretty (2019)
  • Never Like This (2019)
  • Sor Mi Mu feat Bisa Kdei (2020)
  • Forever Remix feat Omah Lay (2021)[8]
  • Gyakie Vacation[9]
  • Gyakie - Whine[10]
  • Gyakie - Whine[11]
  • Forever (In Billboard Top Thriller Global chart)[12]

Awards and Nominations[]

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Award Best New Artist Herself Nominated [13]
Vodafone Ghana Music Award Best AfroBeats/AfroPop song of the year Forever Nominated [14]
Vofafone Ghana Music Award EP of the year Nominated [15]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Barnes, Ekow. "Ghanaian Singer Gyakie Is Making African R&B While In College". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "No pressure to maintain my dad's legacy — Gyakie". Graphic Online. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "'I want to fill the biggest auditorium' - Gyakie shares her dreams - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Interview: Introducing Gyakie, A Highlife Legend's Daughter". OkayAfrica. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Gyakie features Mah Lay on remix of 'Forever'". www.ghanaweb.com. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Gyakie inks worldwide label deal with Sony Music, RCA Records UK". Pulse Ghana. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Gyakie explains why no artiste was featured on ' Seed' EP". GhanaWeb. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Gyakie - Forever Remix ft Omah Lay DOWNLOAD MP3". Newreleasegh.com. 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  9. ^ "DOWNLOAD MP3:Gyakie Vacation". Newreleasegh.com. 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  10. ^ "DOWNLOAD MP3:Gyakie - Whine". Newreleasegh.com. 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Gyakie Is Leading The Lights of Ghana Music in 2021". hitz360.com. 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  12. ^ "Gyakie Enters Billboard With Her "FOREVER" Song". hitz360.com. 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  13. ^ Ibrahim, Faruk (4 April 2021). "VGMA 2021! Gyakie Nominated For Best New Artiste Award". GBAfrica. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  14. ^ "Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards". Pulse Ghana. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  15. ^ "Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards". Pulse Ghana. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.


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