Ghanaian-American singer and songwriter, Moliy, is making waves in the Afropop scene following her success as the cover star of the Billboard Africa Magazine.
Her feature in the magazine touches on her unique sound: a blend of Afropop, R&B, and dancehall.
It further highlighted Moliy breaking barriers and building communities through her music, which resonates with fans worldwide.
Moliy rose to fame following her feature on Amaarae’s viral hit ‘Sad Girlz Luv Money,’ which earned her a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart.
Billboard Magazine is a leading American music publication that tracks and reports on the most popular music globally. It’s like the go-to source for music industry trends, charts, and news.
Founded in 1894, Billboard is famous for its charts, like the Billboard Hot 100, which ranks the top songs worldwide. They cover everything from chart-topping hits to emerging artistes and industry insights.
Moliy’s song ‘Shake It To The Max’ has been a game-changer, crossing over a billion streams and making her the first Ghanaian artiste to perform at the BET Awards. Moliy’s success is attributed to her genre-bending style, authenticity, and ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Born Molly Ama Montgomery on October 4, 2001, in Accra, Ghana, she grew up between Ghana and Florida, which has influenced her unique sound – a blend of Afrobeats, alté, R&B, and dancehall.
Moliy’s music career took off in 2020 with her feature on Amaarae’s viral hit, ‘Sad Girlz Luv Money,’ which also featured Kali Uchis. This collaboration earned her recognition and a spot on Spotify’s Equal Africa campaign. Her debut EP, ‘Wondergirl,’ dropped in 2020, showcasing her soulful voice and genre-bending style.
Some of her notable works include ‘Shake It to the Max (Fly)’ with Silent Addy, Shenseea, and Skillibeng, which has crossed over a billion streams, making her the first non-Caribbean artiste to achieve this feat.
