Ghanaian afro-fusion sensation Gyakie has opened up about some of the regrets she harbours from the early days of her career, particularly when it comes to how she handled media interviews.
In a candid conversation with Doreen Avio on Daybreak Hitz, the “Forever” hitmaker reflected on her formative years in the music industry, admitting that some of the responses she gave during interviews were not the most thoughtful or mature.
“There were certain things I said at some interviews when I was 19-20 years when I came into the industry that I wish I answered differently,” she shared. “At that age, that was how my brain was working and I allowed myself to be who I was at that time.”
Gyakie acknowledged that her youthful perspective may not have always translated well in public discourse, noting that while she doesn’t necessarily regret her authenticity, she has since grown to understand the weight of public perception.
The singer also spoke openly about how online negativity impacted her mental health, particularly following the breakout success of her hit single, Forever.
“I literally opened up, and really allowed the negative comments to get to me. I used to read every single comment, following up on the person’s page to know why they said what they said,” she said.
This constant exposure to criticism created pressure to replicate her success, causing her to struggle creatively. “During that Forever period, I was always struggling in the studio, looking for what song I’m going to drop that’s going to be the same as that.”
Now, Gyakie says she has learned to shield herself from online toxicity and focus solely on the music.
“I will actually make a post and I don’t go through the comments or open up myself for negative comments to get to me,” she explained. “I had to speak to myself — just make the music. If the song is meant to blow up, it’s going to. But so far as it’s good music, just drop it.”
As she continues to evolve both as an artist and a person, Gyakie’s story stands as a powerful reminder of the challenges that come with fame — and the resilience required to rise above them.
