Mr Eazi and MOLIY Earn Urban Music Awards Nod
The collaborative track Comfort secures industry recognition following significant global chart and streaming success.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Reggae
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Mr Eazi and MOLIY have received an Urban Music Awards nomination for their song Comfort. The single also earned Mr Eazi nominations for Best Afrobeats Act and Artist of the Year Africa.
Why it matters
The recognition reflects the track's rapid ascent in international markets and its strong performance across both radio and social media platforms. It highlights the growing global reach of artists blending Ghanaian and Nigerian musical influences.
Comfort has accumulated over 4.8 million digital streams and surpassed two million YouTube views. The track debuted at number 13 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart and reached number one on Apple Music in Uganda and Sierra Leone.
The players
Mr Eazi
He is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur known for pioneering the Banku music sound.
MOLIY
She is a Ghanaian-American singer and songwriter who frequently collaborates on cross-cultural Afrobeats projects.
Urban Music Awards
This is a long-running international music awards ceremony that recognizes achievements in R&B, hip-hop, soul, and dance music.
The details
Produced by Nigerian producer Ragee, the song is a fusion of Ghanaian and Nigerian sounds released through emPawa Africa. The audio has gained widespread traction with over 365,000 TikTok videos and 22,000 Instagram Reels using the track.
Timeline
2 October: Comfort was released through emPawa Africa.
5-9 October: The track was featured as Remi Burgz's Track of the Week.
Industry Dynamics
The nomination and chart performance of Comfort demonstrate the increasing global professionalization of the Afrobeats genre. This shift mirrors the rapid expansion of West African music into mainstream international award categories and streaming markets.
Listeners can access the track across all major digital streaming platforms and view the official music video on YouTube. The song is currently featured in thousands of user-generated clips across TikTok and Instagram for those looking to engage with the audio.
The takeaway
The success of this collaboration highlights how social media trends continue to drive visibility for artists in the global music industry. Listeners can follow the Urban Music Awards to see if the track secures a win in its nominated category.
Further reading
Discover more about the evolving sound of the genre in our Reggae section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Music In Africa.
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