Gyakie: When the music chooses the artist – Mail and Guardian

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A person sits at a microphone wearing headphones, raising one hand, and smiling as if capturing the vibrant energy of a recording studio. Imagine they're channeling the spirit of an artist like Gyakie, effortlessly blending conversation with the soulfulness of music.

Gyakie blends Afrobeats, R&B and soul to create a sound that’s all her own

It’s a Wednesday morning and I’ve taken a 45-minute, traffic-filled journey to the SunBet Arena at Time Square Casino in Pretoria. As I arrive, I make my way inside to find a bevy of women dressed to the nines. 

These women are gathered for a common goal ­­­­— to gain industry knowledge and insight from Africa’s leading women in fields such as …