Ghanaian singer Moliy Ama Montgomery has made history by becoming the first artist from Ghana to win an award at the Caribbean Music Awards. She took home the Dancehall Song of the Year trophy for her hit song 'Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix' featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng. The award was presented on September 19, 2026, during the fourth edition of the Caribbean Music Awards at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
The Caribbean Music Awards ceremony was notable for being the first staged in the Caribbean itself, after previous editions were held in Brooklyn, New York. Moliy's winning song was the most-nominated song of the night, pulling in three nominations across various award categories before ultimately claiming the top dancehall prize. The song's remix was built for the region and features Jamaican dancehall stars Shenseea and Skillibeng, with production handled by Silent Addy.
'Shake It to the Max (Fly)' began life as a solo release by Moliy and producer Silent Addy in December 2024. The song's accompanying dance challenge gained heavy traction on TikTok before the Shenseea and Skillibeng remix arrived in February 2025 and pushed the song across dancehall and Afrobeats audiences alike. Since then, the track has climbed international charts, including the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart and the UK Singles Chart.
The Caribbean Music Awards win adds to a run of recognition for Moliy's song. In February 2026, it earned gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America after passing 500,000 units sold. The track has also topped Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 Airplay chart. Earlier in the year, it picked up Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
For Ghanaian music more broadly, the win signals that homegrown artists can now compete directly in dancehall categories long dominated by Caribbean acts. This opens a potential pathway for other Ghanaian musicians eyeing collaborations with Jamaican and wider Caribbean stars. Moliy's achievement is seen as a significant milestone for Ghanaian music.
Moliy's song has been widely acclaimed, with Pulse Ghana reporting on her historic win. The article was produced by the Chale News desk with AI-assisted drafting from Pulse Ghana. No additional timeline has been given for Moliy's next project, and it is unclear if there are further scheduled performances or releases tied to the song following the Caribbean Music Awards win.
The win is a testament to Moliy's hard work and dedication to her craft. As the first Ghanaian artist to win a Caribbean Music Award, she has paved the way for others to follow in her footsteps. Her achievement is a significant moment for Ghanaian music, and her fans are eagerly awaiting her next project.
Key points
- Moliy is the first Ghanaian artist to win a Caribbean Music Award.
- 'Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix' won Dancehall Song of the Year at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards.
- The song has earned gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America and topped Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 Airplay chart.
