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Moliy

Also known as: Moliy Ama Montgomery · MOLIY AFROBEAT SINGER

Ghanaian-American singer who won Caribbean Music Award for Dancehall Song of the Year for "Shake It to the Max (FLY)" and Best International Collaboration at TGMA 27.

2026-05-102026-11-07

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  1. May 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … Moliy won Best International Collaboration and Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year with ‘Shake It to the Max’ Remix, while Diana Hamilton took home the Best Gospel Artiste of the Year award. …

    Black Sherif Is 2026 TGMA Artiste Of The Year
  3. The Chronicle

    Ghanaian musician Moliy has clinched the award for Best International Collaboration at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …

    Moliy snatches Best International Collaboration
  4. Joy Online

    … To secure the trophy, Wendy Shay had to overcome a formidable list of contenders: -Kojo Blak-KiDi-Kidi-Gyakie-Moliy It was a year of relentless work ethic and the release of several high-impact singles as the catalyst for Wendy Shay’s victory. …

    Wendy Shay crowned Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste at the 27th TGMAs
  5. Joy Online

    Ghanaian musician Moliy has clinched the award for Best International Collaboration at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …

    Moliy snatches Best International Collaboration at 27th TGMAs with star-studded ‘Shake It To The Max’ remix

Wednesday 4 November

  1. Reggae remains influential in Ghana's music scene, says Daddy Bosco

    Veteran reggae broadcaster Daddy Bosco has refuted claims that reggae is dead in Ghana, arguing the genre remains highly influential in the local music scene. He cited artistes including Moliy, Samini, Stonebwoy, and Shatta Wale as examples whose success is rooted in reggae and dancehall influences.

    4 November 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. MOLIY wins Caribbean Music Award for Dancehall Song

    Ghanaian afrobeat singer MOLIY became the first Ghanaian artiste to win at the Caribbean Music Awards, claiming Dancehall Song of the Year for "Shake It to the Max (FLY)" featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng. The remix crossed 1 billion streams globally and topped the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart for 22 consecutive weeks.

    28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 16 October

  1. Diana Hamilton named most awarded female Ghanaian artiste

    Gospel musician Diana Hamilton has been identified as the most awarded Ghanaian female artiste of all time by Charts Ghana, with 36 awards across schemes including the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and international ceremonies. The ranking is based on a defined tracking framework covering 52 award schemes.

    16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 2 October

  1. Mr Eazi returns with new single Comfort featuring MOLIY

    Afropop star Mr Eazi has released a new single "Comfort" featuring Ghanaian-American singer MOLIY, produced by Nigerian hitmaker Ragee. The track blends Afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop and R&B, continuing Mr Eazi's signature Banku Music sound.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Moliy becomes first Ghanaian to win Caribbean Music Award

    Ghanaian-American singer Moliy won Dancehall Song of the Year at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards for her global hit "Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix" featuring Jamaican artists Shenseea and Skillibeng, marking the first such win by a Ghanaian artist at the ceremony.

    22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 31 July

  1. MOLIY releases "BADDIES <3 MOLIY" mixtape with global artists

    Ghanaian-American music star MOLIY has released her 12-track mixtape "BADDIES <3 MOLIY," featuring Sarkodie, Tyla, Skillibeng, Shenseea and others, blending Afrobeats, dancehall, futuristic pop, reggaeton and electronic music. The project explores different facets of her artistry and is led by the single "911 (CALL THE LAW)."

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Multiple Ghanaian artists nominated for AFRIMMA 2026 awards

    Several Ghanaian entertainers including Sarkodie, Black Sherif, Shatta Wale, and others have been shortlisted for the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), scheduled for September 12 in Dallas, Texas. Ghanaians are invited to vote for their favourite artistes at AFRIMMA.COM.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. PR takes time; artistes should not expect overnight results

    Empress Neeta advises artistes that PR is a long-term process requiring patience and consistency, not an immediate switch that produces instant streams, followers, or ticket sales. Success in music builds through steady credibility and visibility over time, not viral moments or single press features.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. TGMA 27 awards ceremony showcases Ghana's music industry glamour

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, delivered glamour, music, fashion and performances. The red carpet theme "A Touch of Glitter" saw attendees in sequins, velvet, feathers, metallic suits and reflective outfits that prompted widespread social media commentary.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor

    Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Sherif wins 2026 TGMA Artiste of the Year award

    Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Moliy wins Best International Collaboration at TGMA

    Ghanaian musician Moliy won the Best International Collaboration award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for 'Shake It To The Max (Remix)', featuring Jamaican artists Shenseea, Skillibeng, and Silent Addy. The collaboration bridged West African Afrobeats and Caribbean dancehall, achieving significant international playlist presence.

    11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Wendy Shay wins Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste at 27th TGMA

    Wendy Shay has been named Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held on 9 May 2026 in Accra, following a year of chart-topping releases and viral success.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Moliy wins Best International Collaboration at 27th TGMAs

    Ghanaian musician Moliy won the Best International Collaboration award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for "Shake It To The Max (Remix)," which features Jamaican dancehall artists Shenseea, Skillibeng, and Silent Addy. The track bridged West African Afrobeats and Caribbean dancehall, becoming a staple on international playlists.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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