Kaakie: Veteran Ghanaian Musician Launches Mental Health Firm Kaylora Holistic Wellness in Ohio, US
- Veteran Ghanaian dancehall musician Kaakie announced that she is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in the US
- The songstress founded Kaylora Holistic Wellness and Recovery LLC in Ohio to provide personalised mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults
- Kaakie's announcement drew an outpouring of pride from fans and former colleagues who praised the artist's remarkable career milestone
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Kaakie, one of Ghana's most celebrated dancehall acts, has stepped into an entirely new chapter in her medical profession, unveiling herself as the founder of a mental health practice in the United States.
Source: TikTok
In a TikTok video posted on Monday, August 31, 2026, the dancehall musician, whose full name is Grace Aidoo, introduced herself as a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and the founder of Kaylora Holistic Wellness and Recovery LLC, based in Ohio.
Kaakie promotes her mental health practice
Filmed in a calm, straight-to-camera style against a neutral grey backdrop, the video carried the warm, professional tone of a healthcare provider reaching out to potential patients.
Musician Kaakie made clear that her approach centres on the individual rather than just their diagnosis.
"When you come to me for your care, I want to understand more than just your symptoms. I want to understand you, your experiences, and your concerns, and what you hope to achieve through treatment," she said.
According to the Toffee Pon Tongue hitmaker, Kaylora Holistic Wellness and Recovery offers a broad range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, medicine management, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
The practice covers conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma, as well as couples therapy and court-ordered psychiatric and DUI evaluations.
The TikTok video of Kaakie's announcement about her mental health and wellness firm is below:
Fans and former colleagues celebrate Kaakie's announcement
The revelation caught many fans off guard, given that Kaakie built her reputation over years as a prominent figure in Ghana's dancehall scene.
The response online, however, was overwhelmingly warm.
YEN.com.gh compiled reactions from fans and former colleagues following the announcement.
Boys'mum wrote:
"Congratulations, our former dancehall queen."
Ewura Arbenah said:
"Congratulations 🎉. I am super proud of you Kaakie 🥰."
Select_Fabrics/Boubou commented:
"Sister Awo, you impacted a lot in me while we worked together, then I was a student nurse. I miss you so much. Can't ever forget your sweet soul 🥰❤️."
Amanda.Jissih added:
"Tell them. Proud of you."
Kaakie bags second master's degree abroad
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported about dancehall star Kaakie, who celebrated her graduation from Walden University with a second master’s degree in nursing, specifically in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
The singer’s journey from music sensation to achieving academic excellence showed her unwavering dedication and ability to balance multiple roles, from being a mother to a professional nurse.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
