Gyakie

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]

Gyakie
Background information
Birth nameJackline Acheampong
Born (1998-12-16) 16 December 1998
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

Education

Gyakie completed T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi and is now an undergraduate student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), She is studying 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. Barnes, Ekow. "Ghanaian Singer Gyakie Is Making African R&B While In College". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. "No pressure to maintain my dad's legacy — Gyakie". Graphic Online. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. "'I want to fill the biggest auditorium' - Gyakie shares her dreams - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  4. "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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