Gyakie unveils trailer for debut album ‘After Midnight’, set for release on August 29

Ghanaian singer Gyakie has released the official trailer for her highly-anticipated debut album After Midnight, scheduled to drop on 29th August 2025.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Alex Piper, known for his work with Rema, Playboi Carti and Travis Scott, the visual captures Gyakie’s growth and artistry with cinematic depth. It offers fans an intimate glimpse into the story, spirit and soul that shape her first full-length project.

Born to Ghanaian highlife legend Nana Acheampong, Gyakie is continuing her family’s rich musical heritage, but After Midnight is set to be her own statement. The singer describes the album as a deeply personal body of work inspired by the stillness and mystery of the night.

“Almost all the songs on the album were recorded after midnight,” Gyakie revealed. “It is within those hours that I find my best inspiration to write. The peace and quiet, the sounds from the birds, the serenity, everything about that time fuels my creativity.”

The title reflects this creative process, with the music serving as a soundtrack to the many moods of the after-hours. It mirrors moments of reflection, spirituality and family traditions, such as her mother praying for her and her siblings after midnight. It also explores love, from passion to heartbreak, while celebrating joy and festivity, when laughter and music spill into morning.

From the opening frame of Piper’s trailer, After Midnight promises to be Gyakie’s most personal yet relatable project, inviting listeners to live, love, reflect and celebrate in the magic of the night.

Some of Gyakie’s old songs include Never Like This, Sor Mi Mu (featuring Bisa Kdei), Forever, Need Me, Something, Whine and Love is Pretty. 

The trailer is already available online, giving fans a first taste of what to expect when the full album arrives later this month.

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