Ghanaian Afro-pop and Afro-fusion singer Gyakie has been named in Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 Class of 2025.

The announcement was made on X by Forbes Africa with the caption, "The FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 has officially landed — and this year’s trailblazers are rewriting the rules of what it means to lead."

The recognition highlights Gyakie's soulful sound, cross-border collaborations and influence as a cultural ambassador for Ghana and Africa.

The songbird took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the acknowledgment.

“Grateful to be a part of the @forbesafrica 30 under 30 prestigious list with other amazing people. thanks for the recognition. this is for my fans, family, friends and country,”

She also spoke at the 2025 Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit, sharing insights on her artistic evolution and her genre-blending approach, incorporating Afro-fusion, R&B, hip-hop, and highlife.

She stated recently that her fans in Japan are buzzing her phone as they can't wait for her performance at the maiden edition of the Afro Jam Festival.

"I've been getting a lot of dms from my people in Japan that they cannot wait for me to get there."

"When I got the information that they needed me for the performance, I had to actually take in that I was going to Asia. I can't believe it," she told Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM's Showbiz A-Z.

The Afro Jam Festival, slated for July 18 to 27, 2025, will feature other artists including Jason Derulo, Rema, Ruger, and Shenseea.Gyakie will be performing on July 18 in Okinawa, July 24 in Osaka, and July 27 in Tokyo.

The goal of Afro Jam Fest is to introduce and celebrate Afrobeats culture in Japan.

Japan is fast becoming a market for Afrobeats, the festival is expected to cement the global appeal of the music form.

The "Rent Free" hitmaker has joined Ghanaian musicians, who are making strides in Asia. King Promise, KiDi and the Santrofi band are among artistes in this league.