Ghanaian sensation Moliy has officially been named Billboard Africa’s Hitmaker of the Year for 2025, solidifying her status as a major force on the global music landscape.
The prestigious recognition, celebrating her impressive impact and chart dominance over the past year, was confirmed via a celebratory announcement on the official Billboard Africa Instagram page.
Billboard Africa highlighted Moliy’s significant and steady rise to international prominence. Her journey began gaining traction with her debut EP, Wondergirl, but her breakout moment came with the smash-hit feature on Amaarae’s “Sad Girlz Luv Money.” This track propelled her into the global spotlight, securing a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a worldwide cultural anthem.
However, her career reached a defining peak with the release of the Afro-dancehall banger, “Shake It To The Max (FLY).”
• The song absolutely dominated the charts, spending an incredible over six weeks at No. 1 on the coveted Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart.
• It also shattered global streaming records, cracking the Top 10 of the Global 200 chart.
• The track has amassed a staggering over 350 million streams.
Moliy’s growing influence is also reflected in her current streaming metrics, boasting over 13.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
The “Hitmaker of the Year” award marks a significant, well-deserved milestone in the rising star’s career, positioning her as one of Africa’s most successful and globally recognized artists today.
