MOLIY Named EQUAL Artist of the Month
Nairobi, Kenya, Jan-13Ghanaian sensation MOLIY takes centre stage as the Spotify EQUAL Africa artist of the month of January 2026.
Also gracing the cover of the EQUAL Global playlist, she stands as a powerful symbol of the women representing Africa’s creative expansion and global musical dominance.
Known for her hypnotic blend of Afro-pop, Afro-fusion and dancehall, MOLIY’s sound is playful yet intentional, soft yet powerful.
Her music lives where emotion meets movement, earning her a rapidly growing global audience.
Born and raised in Ghana, MOLIY’s journey into music evolved from curiosity into calling. Raised on the sounds of Ghanaian legends like Daddy Lumba, Rex Omar, R2Bees and 4×4, alongside fearless female voices such as Ebony, Eazzy, Itz Tiffany and Sister Deborah, she was shaped by artists who championed confidence, freedom and individuality.
In December 2024, MOLIY released her breakout single “Shake It To The Max (FLY)”, a defining moment in her career. The track quickly went viral, becoming an international anthem and cementing her place as part of a new generation of African women with unapologetic global ambition, a rise reflected in Spotify Wrapped 2025 where she topped the list of most-exported Ghanaian artists.
Beyond the music, MOLIY represents a shift in how African women are seen and heard. Her visuals, performances and personal brand celebrate femininity, individuality and freedom, inspiring young women to take up space boldly.
Spotify’s EQUAL AFRICA initiative remains focused on elevating women’s voices, and MOLIY’s recognition underscores the role African women continue to play in shaping global sound and culture.
“MOLIY sits comfortably at the intersection of African pop and global culture,” says Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa. “Her music reflects a generation that’s fluid, expressive, and unbound by borders, making her a powerful voice within EQUAL Africa.”
We sat down with MOLIY to talk Music, Purpose, and Finding Peace
What’s one surprising thing fans might not know about you?
I’m actually quite introverted. I love performing and creating, but off stage I really value quiet moments being at home, spending time with family and friends, watching movies, playing online games and enjoying my peace.
When did you realise music was your destiny?
In 2018, something clicked. I was searching for purpose and felt stuck in other areas of my life, but at the same time I was creating music intentionally for the first time and falling in love with how it felt.
I also saw African music becoming a global movement and realised I had something new to add. That’s when I knew there was space for me.
Which African artists shaped your sound growing up?
I grew up on a mix of Ghanaian music and global pop. Artists like Daddy Lumba, Rex Omar, R2bees and 4×4, alongside female voices such as Ebony, Eazzy, Itz Tiffany and Sister Deborah, really inspired me. They all embodied confidence, freedom and individuality.
