Another win for Ghana, as Afro-fusion musician Gyakie has been named a part of the YouTube Black Voices Fund Music Class 2023, joining countries such as Jamaica, the United States, Nigeria, Australia, and Brazil.
The program’s goal is to provide direct financial help to Black innovators, artists, musicians, and producers in order to promote their YouTube content and provide a forum for them to communicate their thoughts and experiences.
Along with Gyakie, other African artists on the list include Nigeria’s Asake and BNXN, as well as South Africa’s Kamo Mphela and Mashbeatz.
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A. B. Origin, Babyface Ray, Black Pantera, Armani White, and other foreign groups were also included on the list, which was released on November 15.
Huge congrats came pouring in for Gyakie, who is clearly pleased and unable to contain her excitement as she announces the achievement on her Twitter profile with the words “OOOH THIS IS CRAZY.”
Since its debut two years ago, the program has sponsored artists such as Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Versace, E! People’s Choice Award nominee The Odditty, and Webby Award winner the Critics Company.
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE
