Ghanaian singer-songwriter Gyakie has emphasized the transformative power of musical collaborations, urging fellow artists to embrace partnerships across borders to promote cultural exchange and amplify audience reach.
Speaking passionately about the topic, the “Forever” hitmaker explained how collaborations serve as a bridge that connects different cultures and opens up new markets. “Collaborations—it’s one thing that I always say is key when it comes to making music,” she stated. “In as much as you are merging cultures from different places, you are also bringing the unity together.”
Gyakie believes that every collaboration is more than just a song—it is an opportunity to introduce the world to one’s roots and artistic identity. “If I’m collaborating with an artist that is outside of Ghana, their country is going to know about mine, my culture,” she said. “It’s always about holding hands.”
According to her, these joint projects allow musicians to measure their individual markets together and grow beyond the confines of their home territories. “When we’re holding hands and we’re doing this collaboration, we are always able to measure our markets together and then grow our audiences bigger,” she noted.
The award-winning artist encouraged emerging musicians to seize any opportunity to work with others, emphasizing that collaboration should be seen as a strategic and creative move. “It’s one thing that I always tell every artist—that whenever you get the chance to collaborate with anyone, you just have to do it,” she urged.
With a touch of humour and relatability, Gyakie likened the process of collaboration to creating something deeply personal and impactful. “It’s like making a baby,” she said, underlining the commitment and intimacy involved in producing something meaningful with another artist.
Gyakie’s remarks come at a time when African artists are increasingly collaborating with international acts to break new ground globally. Her own career has benefited from collaborations with Nigerian star Omah Lay and others, propelling her onto bigger stages and broadening her fan base beyond Ghana.
Her message resonates with many in the industry who see partnerships as vital to sustaining relevance and expanding influence in a competitive music landscape. Through shared creativity and cross-cultural synergy, musicians are not only producing genre-blending hits but also building global communities rooted in mutual appreciation and respect.
As streaming platforms and social media continue to globalize music consumption, Gyakie’s advocacy for collaborations reflects a forward-thinking approach that underscores the importance of unity, cultural pride, and artistic evolution.
For Gyakie, collaboration is not just a trend—it’s a philosophy. And if her trajectory is anything to go by, artists who embrace this mindset are destined to leave an indelible mark on the global music scene.
