The Inspiration Behind After Midnight
The project’s title pays tribute to the hours of its creation.
“Almost all the songs on the album were recorded after midnight,” Gyakie revealed. “It is within those hours that I find my best inspiration. The peace, the quiet, the sounds of the birds—everything fuels my creativity.”
The stillness of the night, she explains, allowed her to dive deep into themes of self-discovery, reflection, and transformation, making this album her most personal work to date.
Musical Heritage and Evolution
Born to Ghanaian highlife legend Nana Acheampong, Gyakie has music in her DNA. With After Midnight, she takes her heritage into a new era, blending tradition with global sounds. On the track “Y2K Luv” ft. Omar Sterling, she even samples her father’s work, bridging generations and paying homage to her roots.
This deeply personal connection reflects Gyakie’s artistic evolution—from a promising newcomer to a confident artist fully embracing her power.
Singles That Set the Tone
Before the album’s release, Gyakie teased fans with singles like “Sankofa” and “Unconditional.” Each track showcased the emotional and sonic range of the project, offering glimpses of both aching honesty and cultural pride.
The official album rollout was supported by a cinematic trailer directed by Alex Piper (Rema, Wizkid, Travis Scott, Skepta), featuring the stirring “Intro” track, which set the stage for the rest of the project.
Star-Studded Collaborations
After Midnight brings together a dynamic lineup of local and international artists, including:
- 6LACK (on Damn U)
- Shatta Wale (on Harmattan)
- Omar Sterling (on Y2K Luv)
- Headie One (on I’m Not Taken)
- Young Jonn (on House Party)
- Kojey Radical (on Party Galore)
This mix of voices creates a cultural convergence, highlighting music’s power to unite different backgrounds and audiences.
Tracklist – After Midnight
- Intro
- Fire on the Mountain
- Damn U (feat. 6LACK)
- Harmattan (feat. Shatta Wale)
- Y2K Luv (feat. Omar Sterling)
- Sankofa
- After Midnight
- I’m Not Taken (feat. Headie One)
- No One
- Breaking News
- House Party (feat. Young Jonn)
- Unconditional
- Story
- Want It
- Party Galore (feat. Kojey Radical)
- Is It Worth It?
- Hallelujah
A Sonic Journey After Midnight
The album is a fusion of moods and genres—from slow-burning ballads and highlife rhythms to amapiano-infused anthems. Gyakie balances vulnerability with strength, creating a soundscape that resonates with global audiences while staying true to her roots.
“This album is about becoming,” she shared. “It’s about embracing all the versions of myself—the soft parts, the strong parts, the past, the present, and the dreams I’m chasing. I hope people find pieces of themselves in these songs.”
With After Midnight, Gyakie steps boldly into a new chapter of her career, offering fans a project that feels intimate, timeless, and globally relevant.
