Singer-songwriter MOLIY has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, covering her catalogue and future works.
MOLIY first found success in 2020 when her debut EP Wondergirl received airplay in her home country of Ghana, as well as in Kenya and Nigeria. With hits like “Loud Ft Kkeda”. The following year she featured on Amarae’s The Angel You Don’t Know with two songs “Sad Girlz Luv Money” and “Feel A Way”. Later that year, “Sad Girlz Luv Money remix (ft. Kali Uchis)”, broke into the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Top 40.
After returning to Ghana, MOLIY continued to work with a number of artists such as Shekinah from South Africa, Libianca, Boj and more. In 2024 she enjoyed further success after releasing her single “Shake It To The Max (Fly)”, with producer Silent Addy, which gained traction on TikTok and went to Number One on the US and UK Afrobeats Singles Charts, and Number 12 on the UK Official Singles Chart. It also topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and Canada, and the UK Top 40 as well. It also became the most ‘Shazamed’ track in the world, skyrocketing her to global fame.
The song has shaken up the summer with a number of high profile remixes with artists like Skillibeng, Shenseea, Major Lazer, and Sean Paul, with pending releases set to be remixed with Lady Lava, Stefflon Don and Vybz Kartel. The track also received a nomination for Best Afrobeats at MTV’s VMA Awards, the first of many nominations expected for this rising global superstar.
MOLIY made history this year when she became the first Ghanaian artist to perform at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, underscoring the country’s emergence onto the global music scene. She is currently working on a number of singles as part of a new project, while touring the Caribbean, Europe and the US.
MOLIY says: “I’m grateful and excited to be working with Shani, Amber, Anthony and the team at Warner Chappell. They have been champions of my music for years and understand how I want to build my career as an artist and a songwriter. This is the perfect time to have them on my team. We’ve got some very exciting new projects to showcase in the next few months.”
Therese Jones, MOLIY’s manager, adds: “This was a fiercely competitive deal as people are lining round the block to work with MOLIY. She’s an artist who is having a real impact internationally, and other artists and writers can’t wait to collaborate with her. We know the team at Warner Chappell are well positioned to help us as MOLIY’s career continues to grow.”
Anthony Iban, Senior Manager, A&R and Partnerships, Warner Chappell Music, adds: “Amber Davis [SVP and Head of A&R, Warner Chappell Music UK] and I were blown away by MOLIY’s talent. Her fresh sound connects with audiences everywhere and she’s already taken the charts by storm. We’re super excited about some of the new music she’s got coming up and can’t wait to get her in the studio with some of our other talented songwriters.”
Shani Gonzales, Managing Director of Warner Chappell Music UK and Head of International A&R, Warner Chappell Music, concludes: “MOLIY is an amazing songwriter and artist who has been thinking globally about her career from day one. We’re super excited to be supporting her as she continues to evolve her sound and embrace new opportunities. It’s all eyes on MOLIY and we’re excited for her future.”
