Moliy
Ghanaian singer and songwriter (born 2001)
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Moliy Ama Montgomery (born 4 October 2001) is a Ghanaian-American singer and songwriter. She rose to stardom after her 2021 collaborative single with Amaarae "Sad Girlz Luv Money" (featuring Kali Uchis) became a chart success, debuting at number 80 on the US Billboard Hot 100[1] and peaking at number 29 in the United Kingdom.[2][3]
4 October 2001
- Singer
- songwriter
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| Born | Moliy Ama Montgomery 4 October 2001 Accra, Ghana |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Website | moliymusic |
Early life
Moliy was born and brought up in Accra, Ghana. She moved to Florida in 2021.[4][5] She spent time in both Ghana and the United States during her upbringing. She moved to the United States for college but later returned to Ghana in 2019, citing difficulties with adjusting to academic and financial pressures abroad. Her decision to return was followed by the start of her music career in Ghana. In interviews, she has discussed how her early creative efforts included sharing freestyles and original material on social media platforms. These activities eventually contributed to her recognition in the local music scene.
Career
Moliy has stated that her songwriting often reflects personal experiences and observations. She has also addressed topics related to identity and artistic independence in several public interviews.[6] In 2020, Moliy released her debut EP Wondergirl, which gained airplay in The Gambia and Nigeria as well as Kenya.[7]
In 2024, Moliy released "Shake It to the Max (Fly)" with the Jamaican-born producer Silent Addy.[8] The song gained traction on TikTok, and charted in the United Kingdom at number one on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart and number 13 on the UK singles chart, making it her second hit single.[9][2][10]
In early 2026, Moliy's “Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)”, featuring Silent Addy, Shenseea, and Skillibeng crossed over a billion stream making her the first non-carribean artiste to reach such feat.[11]
Discography
Extended plays
Charted singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||||
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| US [1] |
US Afro [14] |
AUT [15] |
CAN [16] |
GER [17] |
IRE [18] |
NLD [19] |
NZ [20] |
SWI [21] |
UK [2] |
UK Afro [22] |
WW [23] | ||||
| "Sad Girlz Luv Money" (by Amaarae featuring Kali Uchis) |
2021 | 80 | – | 49 | 48 | 64 | 28 | 55 | 29 | 18 | 29 | – | 26 | The Angel You Don't Know | |
| "Shake It to the Max (Fly)" (with Silent Addy or remix with Skillibeng and Shenseea) |
2024 | 44 | 1 | 10 | 24 | 10 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 6 | Non-album singles | |
| "Body Go" (with Tyla) |
2025 | – | 8 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | ||