Gyakie | |
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 Gyakie in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jackline Acheampong |
| Also known as | Song Bird |
| Born | 16 December 1999 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Genres | Afro-fusion, Highlife, Alternative R&B |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Flip The Music, RCA Records, Sony Music |
Jackline Acheampong[1] (born 16 December 1999), known professionally as Gyakie, aka Song Bird is a Ghanaian R&B and afro-fusion singer.[2][1][3] In 2019, Gyakie released her first single titled "Love is Pretty", which paved the way for another single, "Never Like This". In August 2020, the "Forever" song from her five-track EP Seed enjoyed airplay and led the charts in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. Gyakie's father is Nana Acheampong.[1][2][3][4]
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- ^ a b Barnes, Ekow (19 March 2021). "Ghanaian Singer Gyakie Is Making African R&B While In College". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on 21 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ a b Sam, Derrick Ekow (27 February 2021). "'I want to fill the biggest auditorium' - Gyakie shares her dreams". My Joy Online. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Okirike, Nnamdi (25 August 2020). "Interview: Introducing Gyakie, A Highlife Legend's Daughter". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on 17 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.