Ghanaian-American star Moliy is officially Billboard’s African Rookie of the Month for June, a milestone that signals her growing global impact as a fresh voice in Afro-fusion and dancehall. Known for her viral smash “Shake It to the Max (FLY),” which has dominated the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart for six consecutive weeks and climbed to No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100, Moliy’s blend of upbeat energy and multicultural influences has caught the attention of music heavyweights and fans alike. “It’s a reassuring feeling because I’m living in my purpose when I’m making my music,” she told Billboard, reflecting on her journey since her breakout feature on Amaarae’s “Sad Girlz Luv Money” remix in 2021.
As the summer heats up, Moliy is showing no signs of slowing down. When asked what’s next, the singer hinted at an exciting pipeline of singles that could culminate in a project by year’s end. “There should be a project, I wouldn’t say an album, but there should be a project coming out,” she revealed. “I would hope it would be more like I’m dropping singles and then at the end of it, there ends up being a project.” In the meantime, she’s hitting the road hard, spreading what she calls “the gospel of ‘Shake It to the Max’” to festival stages and clubs worldwide.
Moliy’s international sound—shaped by everything from Ghanaian highlife and hiplife to pop icons like Rihanna and Beyoncé—has also opened doors to collaborations with top-tier artists. The “Shake It to the Max” remix featuring dancehall giants Shenseea and Skillibeng gave the track extra firepower, while a long-anticipated version with Stefflon Don and Vybz Kartel is in the works. “It’s really dope, and I’m excited for it to come out,” she said, teasing what could become another viral moment.
From performing alongside Vybz Kartel at his historic Barclays Center shows in April to dreaming of future collabs with Drake, Wizkid, and Doja Cat, Moliy’s ambitions are clear: global domination with a sound that refuses to be boxed in. As she put it, “My sound is worldwide… influenced by hip-hop, dancehall and a lot of the music I grew up listening to.”
