Gyakie Drops Video to New Single “Sankofa” ahead of debut album “After Midnight”

Ghanaian songstress Gyakie is setting the stage for her highly anticipated debut album, ‘After Midnight,’ with the release of the music video for her soul-stirring new single, “Sankofa.” More than just a song, “Sankofa” is a heartfelt invocation of memory, healing, and personal rediscovery — a theme that resonates deeply through its title and lyrical composition.

Rooted in the rich cultural symbolism of the Adinkra symbol ‘Sankofa’—which’ means “go back and retrieve what has been” lost”—the single is a meditative journey into the past, urging listeners to reclaim forgotten or neglected parts of themselves. Gyakie’s emotive vocals take center stage, carrying a quiet intensity that underscores the song’s message of reconnection and closure.

The accompanying video is as introspective as the track itself, with cinematic visuals that mirror the raw emotional terrain Gyakie explores. Through scenes of solitude, memory, and symbolic movement, the video artfully captures the essence of returning to one’s roots to find peace and purpose.

Watch the “Sankofa” official video below.

“Sankofa” also offers a sonic preview of what to expect from “After Midnight“—a deeply personal and intimate body of work, crafted during the still hours when the world sleeps and creativity flows freely. With its emotional depth and reflective mood, “Sankofa” sets the tone for an album that promises to explore love, self-awareness, and growth through a nocturnal lens.

As Gyakie prepares to unveil After Midnight, “Sankofa” is a gentle yet powerful reminder that the past holds the keys to healing — and sometimes, going back is the only way forward.

Stay tuned for more from Gyakie as After Midnight approaches. If “Sankofa” is any indication, we’re in for an unforgettable musical experience.

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