{"id":1164,"date":"2025-09-25T07:22:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T07:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2025-09-25T07:22:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T07:22:43","slug":"gyakies-after-midnight-album-lights-up-times-square-billboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=1164","title":{"rendered":"Gyakie\u2019s After Midnight Album Lights Up Times Square Billboard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ghanaian Afro-fusion sensation Gyakie has achieved yet another remarkable milestone with her latest project, After Midnight, making its way onto the world-famous Times Square billboard in New York City. This recognition comes as part of Spotify\u2019s EQUAL initiative, a global campaign designed to spotlight and empower female voices in music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EQUAL program has long championed exceptional women across the industry, and Gyakie\u2019s inclusion underscores her expanding influence, not only across Africa but also within the global music scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since capturing international attention with her hit single Forever, Gyakie has become known for her ability to merge soulful vocals with Afrobeats, R&amp;B, and modern sounds. Her new project, After Midnight, reflects her artistic evolution offering listeners a compelling blend of storytelling, emotion, and vibrant rhythm that resonates both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her feature on the Times Square billboard is a proud moment for Ghanaian and African music, highlighting the growing global footprint of the continent\u2019s talent and celebrating the crucial role of African women shaping today\u2019s soundscape. As After Midnight continues to attract worldwide acclaim, fans and industry insiders eagerly anticipate what lies ahead for Gyakie on her inspiring global journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" data-id=\"1167\" src=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4b735bc5-34ae-48b7-86c9-e799235558d9-1-1024x570.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4b735bc5-34ae-48b7-86c9-e799235558d9-1-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4b735bc5-34ae-48b7-86c9-e799235558d9-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4b735bc5-34ae-48b7-86c9-e799235558d9-1-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4b735bc5-34ae-48b7-86c9-e799235558d9-1.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Author: Justinmind HARERIMANA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghanaian Afro-fusion sensation Gyakie has achieved yet another remarkable milestone with her latest project, After Midnight, making its way onto the world-famous Times Square billboard in New York City. This recognition comes as part of Spotify\u2019s EQUAL initiative, a global campaign designed to spotlight and empower female voices in music. 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