Moliy’s Shake It to the Max Hits Over 22 Million YouTube Views in a Month, Peeps React

• Ghanaian-American singer Moliy has earned praise after her remixed song, Shake It To The Max, amassed over 22 million views on YouTube
• The remix contains a Caribbean twist as it features Jamaican dancehall stars Shenseea and Skillibeng, and DJ and producer Silent Addy
• Many people have tipped Moliy as the musician to win the country's first Grammy award after seeing the big streaming numbers of her songs
• Entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke to YEN.com.gh about Moliy's song being a global hit

Ghanaian-American singer Moliy’s viral song, Shake It To The Max (Fly) Remix, featuring Jamaican dancehall stars Shenseea and Skillibeng and Jamaican DJ and producer Silent Addy, has achieved a significant milestone.

Moliy's song amasses numbers on YouTube

The song has surpassed 22 million views on the famous streaming platform, YouTube, in about a month after its release. Released on February 21, 2025, the remix quickly gained traction as many people loved the Jamaican twist to it.

The song's popularity on social media and topping charts was further amplified by a viral TikTok dance challenge, contributing to its widespread appeal.

Moliy's breakthrough song, upon its release, debuted at number three on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart and number one on the World Digital Song Sales chart.

Additionally, the remix with Shenseea and Skillibeng has topped YouTube’s trending chart in Jamaica, amassing over 1.9 million views.

Below is the video for the Shake It To The Max remix:

The official music video, shot in Jamaica and released on March 15, 2025, went viral and caught the attention of many music lovers due to its vibrant visuals and energetic performances.

A recent post on X by content creator Kobe Boujee highlighted the song's impressive streaming numbers on YouTube, stating that it might be the first time a Ghanaian musician had reached such a milestone.

"Wait !! Moliy Shake it to the Max remix bagged 22million views in a month?? Might be first time any Ghanaian artist has done 🇬🇭🔥."

Kobe Boujee's post about Moliy is included below:

Reactions to Moliy's milestone, Grammy support

Many people hailed Moliy and even tipped her as the Ghanaian musician to win the country's first Grammy.

Below are the reactions of social media users:

@yankey20285 said:

"Check her YouTube subscribers 😂 Some fanatics always make fun of artist with low subscribers and ignore the impact of their works 😂."

@cd9zzx said:

"I told you people Grammy Loading. I've read the script already 😂😂."

@GovernoNene said:

"Moliy of today is making numbers whiles ancient of days efo ur artist is struggling😂 he portrayed himself as the most hardworking yet nothing convincing to show. borga ur efo is not on the same level with Shatta and Sark real ein level be Medikal, Wendy Shay dems clock it😂."

@MmbCeo said:

"She'll go far,this is just the beginning."

@AnkrahFrancis3 said:

"The song is very popular, my South Sudanese friend ein favourite."

"The star aligned for Moliy" - Boadu-Ayeboafoh on viral song

Entertainment pundit Yaw Baodu-Ayeboafoh spoke to YEN.com.gh about Moliy's Shake It To The Max taking over the global scene.

He said that he believed in the stars aligning for her. He also added that the international collaborations, as well as the viral dance challenges, helped further promote the song.

"I believe the stars aligned for her. The collaborations have helped alongside the dance and the content that was made along the song."

The seasoned entertainment pundit also added that the song was infectious and resonated with people having a fun time.

"It is also a song that is easily infectious with a sound that resonates with having a fun time."

Amaarae makes history at Coachella

YEN.com.gh reported that US-based Ghanaian singer Amaarae made history as the first Ghanaian musician to perform her own solo set at the iconic Coachella music festival.

Her performance not only showcased her unique sound but also celebrated Ghanaian music, as she introduced the global audience to music by artists like La Même Gang and Eazzy.

The moment was met with widespread applause on social media, with fans praising Amaarae for representing Ghana on a massive stage and delivering an unforgettable performance.

Source: YEN.com.gh