Gyakie’s After Midnight Project Earns Multiple Grammy Considerations
Afro-fusion sensation Gyakie has reached a new career milestone with her latest body of work, After Midnight, earning multiple Grammy Award considerations across several major categories a testament to her growing global acclaim and artistic evolution.
The critically praised project has been submitted for consideration in the Best Global Music Album category, signaling its impact within the expanding landscape of African music on the world stage.
Her soulful single “Sankofa,” which beautifully fuses highlife influences with contemporary Afro-R&B rhythms, is under review for both Best Global Music Performance and Best Music Video. Additionally, Gyakie’s cross-continental collaboration with U.S. R&B artist 6LACK, titled “Damn U,” has earned recognition in the Best African Performance category further solidifying her place among Africa’s most exportable modern talents.
While these submissions are considerations rather than final nominations, they represent a powerful step forward for Ghanaian representation at the world’s most prestigious music event. Gyakie’s success mirrors the broader wave of African artists redefining global soundscapes blending authenticity with innovation.
Since her breakout hit Forever, Gyakie has steadily carved a niche as one of Ghana’s most internationally visible acts, bridging traditional Afrobeats with soul, R&B, and storytelling rooted in Ghanaian identity. After Midnight continues that legacy balancing introspection, romance, and rhythmic elegance.
Beyond charts and accolades, Gyakie’s recognition speaks to the growing influence of Ghana’s new-school creative economy. Her Grammy considerations follow a year of significant achievements for Ghanaian and African artists worldwide, as the Recording Academy continues expanding its recognition of African music through new categories like Best African Performance.
With this recognition, Gyakie joins the likes of Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems in redefining what global music sounds like making After Midnight not just an album, but a cultural statement.
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