Moliy makes history as first Ghanaian nominated for American Music Awards

Ghanaian singer Moliy has etched her name in history, becoming the first Ghanaian artiste to earn a nomination at the prestigious American Music Awards for its 2026 edition.

The 'Shake It To The Max' hitmaker was nominated for the Best Afrobeats Artiste category alongside some of Africa's heavyweights.

The list includes South Africa's Tyla and Nigeria's Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema, and is scheduled for May 25.

Known for her genre-blending sound and a distinct artistic identity that has consistently set her apart, Moliy has been quietly but steadily building a fanbase well beyond the African continent.

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Moliy has assembled a list of international accolades after 'Shake It To The Max (FLY) — Remix' earned her the Hit Maker of the Year award at Billboard Africa.

She also earned the World Artist of the Year award at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, beating Nigerian star Ayra Starr, South Africa's Tyla, China's Jackson Wang and Japanese group JO1.

She was also nominated for Best New Artist Hip-Hop at the same ceremony, though that award went to American rapper Real Boston Richey.

Coming home, 'Shake It To The Max' has been nominated for the Popular Song of the Year award at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards scheduled for May 9.

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