Ghanaian afro-fusion sensation Gyakie has opened up about the growing pains of early fame, admitting she regrets how she handled some interview questions and public reactions at the start of her career.
Speaking candidly, the “Forever” hitmaker reflected on her early years in the industry, describing some of her past responses in interviews as “childish”, a product of her age and inexperience.
“There were certain things I said at some interviews when I was 19 or 20 that I wish I had answered differently,” she said. “But at that age, that was how my brain was working. I allowed myself to be who I was at that time.”
Now 24, Gyakie is one of Ghana’s leading voices in afrobeats and afro-fusion, but her rise to prominence hasn’t come without challenges. She revealed how online criticism after her breakout hit ‘Forever’ took a toll on her confidence and creative process.
“After ‘Forever’ dropped, I literally opened up and really allowed the negative comments get to me. I used to read every single comment and even go through the person’s page trying to understand why they said what they said,” she recalled.
The pressure, she said, led to anxiety in the studio as she struggled to create a follow-up song that matched the success of ‘Forever’.
Now, Gyakie says she’s learned to protect her mental space, tune out negativity, and focus on making music she believes in.
“I had to speak to myself, just make the music,” she said. “If the song is meant to blow up, it’s going to. So far as it’s good music, just drop it.”
The singer’s honesty about fame, growth, and emotional vulnerability has resonated with fans, many of whom admire her maturity and openness.
As she continues to evolve, Gyakie’s journey is a reminder that even stars are human, learning, growing, and healing in real time.
