Ghanaian singer Jacqueline Acheampong, popularly known as Songbird Gyakie, caught the attention of many Ghanaians after she the release of her "Forever" song.The daughter of the legendary Nana Acheampong under the guidance of her label, Flip The Music, has definitely made her a viable bet for a promising global sensation.The Afrofusion singer has moved away from her father's shadow and created a legacy of her own.

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Since 2020, after her song Forever went viral, she has been on a mission to make history.Songbird, Gyakie has occasionally put Ghana on the map several times through her hard work and talent.The last two years have been a rollercoaster for Gyakie. Her smash hit, “Forever,” topped charts in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. It became the most Shazamed song at one point, and it went to number one on Billboard’s Top Triller Global.

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In March 2021, she inked a deal with Sony Music and RCA, UK. Just last month, she was featured in the Grammy Herbal Tea session.Below are all the times, Gyakie achieved a feat no Ghanaian musician or female musician had previously achieved.1. Deal With Sony MusicMonths after the release of her song Forever, Gyakie inked a deal with the international record label, Sony Music. She became the first Ghanaian to be signed to the label.

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HUGE welcome to insanely talented and gorgeous @Gyakie_ who has recently joined the RCA UK family ❤️We can't wait for you all to see her amazing work pic.twitter.com/uifV7W4eez— RCA Records UK (@RCALabelGroupUK) March 26, 20212.

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Named on Spotify Equal ProgramGyakie made history as the first African woman to be featured on Spotify Equal, a global music program as a part of its commitment to advancing gender equity in music launched in 2021.“I am deeply honoured to be the first African woman to be partner with @Spotify @SpotifySA for Equal. This is huge for so many women across the continent and the entire globe...”P.

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S: We made it to Times Square 💛 pic.twitter.com/NhaLcKIDJd— Song Bird (@Gyakie_) April 30, 20213. Feature on VEVO DiscoverIn September 2022, VEVO UK DSCVR released a performance of Gyakie's song Far Away from her My Diary EP, making her the first Ghanaian artiste to perform on the platform. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Song Bird (@gyakie_)4.

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Feature Apple Music home sessionGyakie thrilled her fans with amazing renditions of her song and Samini's Where My Baby Dey during an episode of the Apple Music Home Session, making her the first Ghanaian to appear on the series.Hi 😊 Checkout my Apple Music home session where I put the soul in the music. Live renditions always speaks to my inner self and I’ll want to share the same experience with you. Dive in and Enjoy

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pic.twitter.com/SBJ8AGD4YR— Song Bird (@Gyakie_) October 10, 20225. YouTube African Day Concert PerformanceGyakie was the only Ghanaian act billed to perform at the MTV Base, YouTube African Day Concert. The top global event saw performances from other African acts..@Gyakie_ representing for the mother land 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🔥🔥🔥 Exactly 5pm the Queen wil be performing. Show live on YouTube / MTV Base

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Tv on Dstv pic.twitter.com/HcbH5jXBFb— NEBASARK🇬🇭 (@NEBASARK) May 25, 20216. Two Times Platinum in South AfricaAfter her single Forever and her Seed EP sold over 40,000 units in South Africa, Gyakie became the first Ghanaian to receive double platinum certification in the Southern African country.7.

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Named in YouTube’s Black Voices Class of 2023The songbird was the only Ghanaian female artiste to be named amongst a myriad of Black Creators from all parts of the world.proud to introduce the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund Class of 2023, an inspiring group of 21 artists and 17 songwriters & producers ❤️ subscribe and see more from @TheRealCocoJ, @YvesTumor, @asakemusik, @TAYLAPARX, @takeadaytrip, @jinjinofficial, & others →

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pic.twitter.com/ziBBmHZoad— YouTube Music (@youtubemusic) November 15, 2022     

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