MOLIY wins ‘World Artist of the Year’ at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
The rising global star MOLIY secures a career-defining victory, signalling the growing international impact of African music and her expanding worldwide influence.
Rising global star MOLIY continues her upward trajectory after securing a major win at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, taking home the coveted ‘World Artist of the Year’ honour. The ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated the most impactful artists across genres, spotlighting both established names and emerging voices shaping the future of music.
MOLIY’s win marks a defining moment in her career, signalling her growing global influence and the expanding reach of African music on international platforms. Known for her genre-blending sound and magnetic presence, the artist has steadily built a loyal fanbase worldwide.
The 2026 awards saw dominant wins from artists like Taylor Swift, but MOLIY’s recognition highlights a broader shift towards diverse, global talent.
With this achievement, MOLIY solidifies her place as a key voice in today’s evolving music landscape, proving that her sound resonates far beyond borders.
#iHeartAwards World Artist of the Year Winner: MOLIY pic.twitter.com/p40zohBcEG
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MOLIY was the Most Streamed Ghanaian Artist of 2025 (Spotify) and was nominated for the following iHeartRadio Music Awards, making her the most-nominated African artist:
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)
World Artist of the Year
Best Music Video: (Socially Voted Category): ‘Shake It to the Max (FLY) (Remix)’
Her song ‘Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)’ was the most Shazamed song of 2025 and was named Billboard’s #1 US Afrobeats’ Song of 2025.
