Moliy Won Dancehall Song of the Year Award
The Ghanaian artist made history as the first from her country to win a Caribbean Music Award.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Reggae
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Moliy secured the Dancehall Song of the Year title at the Caribbean Music Awards for her track 'Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix'. This achievement marks the first time a Ghanaian artist has received the honor.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights Moliy's significant global crossover success and the strengthening cultural bridge between West African and Caribbean music scenes. Her win acknowledges the massive international reach of her collaboration featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng.
The award-winning remix dominated the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart for 27 consecutive weeks. The track also achieved a peak position of No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The players
Moliy
She is an acclaimed Ghanaian artist and member of the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2026.
Shenseea
She is a prominent Jamaican dancehall artist who collaborated on the award-winning remix.
Skillibeng
He is a well-known Jamaican dancehall performer and recording artist who featured on the track.
Silent Addy
He is a Jamaican music producer recognized for his work on Caribbean and fusion hits.
The details
Produced by Jamaican producer Silent Addy, the track gained significant international prominence through a viral TikTok phenomenon. The song features notable contributions from artists Shenseea and Skillibeng.
Timeline
October 4, 2001: Moliy was born.
2020: Moliy released her debut EP Wondergirl.
2024: Moliy experienced her biggest solo breakthrough.
2026: Moliy won a Caribbean Music Award.
Industry Dynamics
Moliy's success underscores the growing influence of the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart in validating cross-continental musical collaborations. Her win follows the pattern set by globalized streaming trends that have enabled non-Western artists to secure mainstream industry accolades.
Fans can listen to the award-winning remix across all major global streaming platforms where it has surpassed 1 billion total streams. The track remains widely accessible to international audiences following its viral ascent on social media.
The takeaway
Moliy's recognition proves that viral social media trends are increasingly driving traditional award-body outcomes in the music industry. Listeners interested in global soundscapes should track cross-genre collaborations as a primary indicator of emerging mainstream hits.
Further reading
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