Gyakie, a fellow musician in the music industry, has been lauded by Ghanaian singer and host Michelle Diamond, often known as Shatta Michy, for using her talent rather than her physical attractiveness to achieve international fame.
Gyakie has changed the game by demonstrating that excellent music can be made without turning to sexual exposure, according to Michy, who feels that female artists have historically faced pressure to utilize their bodies to get attention and success in the music industry.
Gyakie’s attitude to music has been complimented by Michy, who appeared as a guest on the Ladies Circle on TV3. Michy said that Gyakie is setting a good example for upcoming female musicians.
“It is a little sexualized in the industry but can I name drop?? People like Gyakie have come to show us that you don’t have to expose yourself sexually to trend for your music,” Michy said
Michy aspires for other female musicians, including herself, to follow Gyakie’s lead and put more emphasis on their talent and craft than on how attractive they are physically.
“I don’t think she’s ever looked sexual, she’s always in a good outfit and that’s what I am also trying do personally and musically when I come back, I don’t want to go back to wearing transparent clothing to trend”
A well-known musician in Ghana, Michy has come under fire for her attire selections and what some have deemed to be sexualization.
She says that she is learning how to create high-quality music that can stand on its own without the need for sexuality.
Michy’s remarks serve as a reminder that female musicians can achieve success without using sexualization and that the business should place more emphasis on talent and artistry than on physical looks.
“The music should be quality and you can always incorporate sexy in a way that is classy. Let’s not use the word decent but sexy and classy. “
