Moliy Becomes First Ghanaian Nominee at American Music Awards
Ghanaian singer Moliy has secured a landmark nomination at the American Music Awards. She becomes the first artist from Ghana to earn that recognition for the 2026 ceremony.
American Music Awards nomination
Moliy was named among the nominees in the Best Afrobeats Artist category. The AMA ceremony is scheduled for May 25, 2026.
Her competitors include Tyla from South Africa and Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema. The nomination highlights her growing international profile.
Significance
The nomination marks a major milestone for Ghanaian music on the global stage. Moliy’s genre-blending sound and distinctive artistry have helped build a worldwide following.
Recent international accolades
Her remix, “Shake It To The Max (FLY) — Remix,” won Hit Maker of the Year at Billboard Africa. The track also placed on Billboard’s year-end chart.
Moliy won World Artist of the Year at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. She beat nominees including Ayra Starr, Tyla, Jackson Wang, and Japanese group JO1.
- Also nominated at iHeartRadio for Best New Artist Hip-Hop.
- The Best New Artist Hip-Hop award went to American rapper Real Boston Richey.
Local recognition and milestones
“Shake It To The Max” has a nomination for Popular Song of the Year. The Telecel Ghana Music Awards will present that category on May 9, 2026.
Moliy also made headlines as the first Ghanaian artist featured in Fortnite. This exposure helped introduce her music to new audiences.
What’s next
The industry will watch the AMAs and TGMA announcements closely. Filmogaz.com will track Moliy’s results and report further developments.
