Gyakie’s 'After Midnight' earns nomination at the South African Music Awards

Gyakie BB.jpeg The nomination is another major milestone for the award-winning artiste

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 Source: Citizen Kafui, Contributor

Ghanaian singer-songwriter Gyakie continues to make waves on the international music scene as her After Midnight album secured a nomination in the Rest of Africa category at the prestigious South African Music Awards (SAMAs).

The nomination is another major milestone for the award-winning artiste whose music continues to resonate with audiences across the continent and beyond.

The project produced in collaboration with Sony Music Africa and FlipTheMusic highlights a refined blend of soulful melodies and contemporary Afrobeats influences.

Since its release, the After Midnight album has received praise for its rich storytelling, soulful melodies and Gyakie’s distinctive vocal delivery.

The project has further strengthened her growing reputation as an artiste with significant cross-border appeal and international recognition.

Gyakie finds herself in an impressive lineup of African music heavyweights nominated in the category, including Ghana’s Black Sherif and Nigerian superstars Olamide, Wizkid, Asake, and Tiwa Savage.

The nomination places her among some of the continent’s most celebrated and influential music talents.

The recognition from the South African Music Awards highlights Gyakie’s continued rise in African music and reinforces her status as one of Ghana’s leading contemporary artistes.

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Source: Citizen Kafui, Contributor