Ghanaian singer Moliy has made history after becoming the first Ghanaian artiste to win an award at the Caribbean Music Awards.

The singer, born Moliy Ama Montgomery, won the Dancehall Song of the Year award at the 2026 edition of the ceremony with her global hit “Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix,” featuring Jamaican stars Shenseea and Skillibeng.

The award was presented on Saturday, September 19, 2026, during the fourth Caribbean Music Awards held at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

This year’s ceremony marked the first time the awards were hosted in the Caribbean, following previous editions held in Brooklyn, New York.

Moliy’s winning track, produced by Silent Addy, was the most-nominated song at the 2026 awards, earning three nominations across different categories.

Released in February 2025, the remix became a major international hit, gaining traction across the Caribbean, Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom. It also appeared on international charts, including the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart and the UK Singles Chart.

The song achieved another major milestone in February 2026 after receiving a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for surpassing 500,000 units in the United States.

“Shake It to the Max (Fly)” originally debuted in December 2024 as a collaboration between Moliy and producer Silent Addy. Its popularity grew rapidly after a dance challenge went viral on TikTok, paving the way for the remix with Shenseea and Skillibeng.

The song has also enjoyed success on the Ghanaian awards scene, winning Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

Moliy’s latest achievement further highlights the growing international reach of Ghanaian music and her growing influence across Afrobeats and dancehall audiences.

By: Paulina Armah/ Radio1.