Gyakie Recalls Being Booed on Stage at KNUST in 2019: One Moment I Can Never Forget

Ghanaian artiste Gyakie has opened up about one of the most difficult moments of her career, revealing that she was booed on stage at Republic Hall at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in 2019. In an interview reported by StarrFM, the singer described the incident as “one moment I can never forget,” offering fans a glimpse of the challenges she faced on her rise to stardom.

The revelation is striking given Gyakie’s current status as one of Ghana’s most successful contemporary artistes, with hits that have earned her continental and international recognition. Being booed at a university hall performance early in her career stands in sharp contrast to the acclaim she now enjoys, and her willingness to revisit the episode suggests she has come to see it as a formative experience rather than a source of shame.

Gyakie did not elaborate in the reported remarks on what prompted the hostile reception or how she responded at the time, but the incident reflects the tough environment emerging artistes often face when performing before sceptical student audiences. For many performers, such moments can be discouraging; for Gyakie, the memory appears to have become part of the narrative of her perseverance and growth.

Her decision to share the story publicly also resonates with fans who admire her for her authenticity as much as her music. By acknowledging a low point alongside her successes, she presents a more rounded picture of an artistic journey that has not been without setbacks. The interview adds to a growing body of reflections from Ghanaian artistes about the realities of building a music career.

Gyakie has not indicated whether she plans to discuss the KNUST incident in greater detail or what other lessons she took from the experience.