Gyakie Sets October 16 Release for New Single 'Your Body'

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Ghanaian singer and songwriter Gyakie has unveiled the official artwork for her new single, "Your Body," which is out on Friday, October 16, 2026. The song is the first look at her next project. Ghana's national broadcaster GBC reports that "Your Body" is expected to build anticipation for her third EP, The Dawn, which is scheduled for release later this year. NewsGhana carried the same announcement under the same headline. What we know about "Your Body" Details so far come from the release campaign. According to GBC: The single is out on October 16, 2026, and fans can pre-save it now. Gyakie is aiming to deliver "a feel-good record" with the song. The artwork was released first as a preview of the new chapter. The track serves as a step towards The Dawn, her forthcoming third EP. GBC says the release follows a year of new music and notable moments for the singer, and that she has continued to develop her sound while keeping the musical identity that built her following in Ghana and beyond. The team behind the campaign GBC reports that FlipTheMusic continues to support Gyakie's career "through strategic efforts to strengthen her presence and connect her music with audiences across borders." The broadcaster describes the new single as another chance for the singer to engage her fans ahead of her next body of work. Release details Artist: Gyakie, Ghana Single: "Your Body" Release date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Next project: The Dawn, her third EP, due later in 2026 Support: FlipTheMusic Pre-save: open now A busy week for Ghanaian music "Your Body" arrives during a busy season for Ghanaian music. Shatta Wale's festival has been one of the big talking points, as we covered in our report on ShattaFest Accra 2026 . Other Ghanaian names have also been busy this autumn. Kweku Smoke recently placed 12 songs in Apple Music Ghana's top 20, as we reported in this chart story , and Black Sherif signed a new brand deal, covered in our Telecel report . Why the EP matters Both reports present "Your Body" mainly as a bridge to The Dawn. GBC says that as Gyakie continues to expand her catalogue and reach new audiences, the single "will also serve as a step towards the release" of the EP. No track list, features or exact date for The Dawn have been announced. A December show on the way The single is not the only plan. Speaking at the OkayAfrica Culture Cafe at Jambo Spaces in Accra, Gyakie said she would stage a live show in December, Current Issues Online reported on October 1. The date has not been announced. "I'm so happy that all this is going to happen this year because it's been a long time coming. The show is happening this December," she said, urging fans to watch for the official announcement. At the same event she said she was working on a new EP and preparing to release a new single "very, very soon," which "Your Body" now appears to be. She also used the event to explain a viral remark, "once it gets inside, you'll feel it." She said it was about the emotional impact of music, not the suggestive meaning some users on X gave it. "If you put the record player in there, you're gonna hear the music and you're gonna feel it," she explained. How the track is being pitched GH Today reports that Gyakie describes "Your Body" as a smooth, feel-good offering designed to energise listeners, and says the staggered release lets her keep fans engaged on the way to the full EP. The outlet also names FlipTheMusic as her management team. What's next "Your Body" arrives on streaming platforms on October 16. The next milestone will be the full announcement of The Dawn, which GBC says is due later in 2026. Explore more music from Ghana on Entzopedia. Sources: GBC Ghana Online | NewsGhana | GH Today | Current Issues Online