Afrobeats Intelligence

Gyakie on Fan Pressure, Fame Fatigue & Finding Peace in the Chaos | Afrobeats Intelligence


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“In an industry like this, everything is based on value. And if you don’t have it, there are certain rooms you can’t go into.” In this soulful episode of Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast, host Joey Akan sits down with Ghanaian music sensation Gyakie, the voice behind hits like “Forever” and “Something.” Gyakie opens up about her journey, blending heartfelt storytelling with sharp insights on navigating the African music industry.


Gyakie kicks off by sharing her deep love for Nigeria—its people, food, and talent pool (0:00–8:20), reflecting on its impact since childhood (3:53–5:03). She discusses balancing her father’s legendary musical legacy with her own path, addressing “nepo baby” labels (9:29–15:44, 12:00–13:59). Gyakie reveals how she navigates the industry with a service-driven mindset, stressing that passion alone isn’t enough (15:44–25:06, 17:34–18:57). She explores how love shapes her life and music (25:06–31:20), rejecting restrictive labels on the emotion (25:10–25:48). Gyakie breaks down the industry’s value-driven system, urging artists to avoid bitterness to thrive (31:22–39:53, 31:22–32:32). She closes by examining Afrobeats’ global rise in Ghana and the role of major labels (39:54–42:22).


Join Joey Akan and Gyakie for a captivating blend of personal reflection, industry wisdom, and Afrobeats’ global pulse.

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