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What started as a catchy TikTok trend has officially turned into an international trophy collector.
Ghanaian singer Moliy has added another major milestone to her growing résumé after making history at the Caribbean Music Awards in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
The singer became the first Ghanaian artist to win an award at the Caribbean Music Awards, taking home the coveted Dancehall Song of the Year trophy for her global hit, “Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix.”
And considering the competition, this was no small victory.
The infectious remix features Jamaican dancehall heavyweights Shenseea and Skillibeng, with production from acclaimed Ghanaian producer Silent Addy. The combination of Ghanaian creativity and Caribbean star power has turned the song into a genuine international crossover.
The track also arrived at the awards ceremony with serious momentum, entering the night as the most nominated song.
Clearly, the song was not just shaking tables. It was collecting nominations too.
“Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix” has enjoyed a remarkable run since exploding across social media and streaming platforms. What began as a viral dance moment quickly evolved into a global hit, earning attention across multiple territories and turning Moliy into one of Ghana’s most exciting international music exports.
The song has also been collecting recognition closer to home.
Moliy previously won the Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year award at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, further cementing the track’s impressive awards-season run.
Then came another major achievement.
The remix earned an RIAA Gold certification in the United States after surpassing the required 500,000 certified units.
From TikTok screens to international radio, award stages and now the Caribbean, “Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix” has travelled considerably farther than anyone might have expected when the viral craze first began.
And Moliy is clearly enjoying every mile of the journey.
The Caribbean Music Awards victory does not just add another trophy to her cabinet. It also places her name in the history books as the first Ghanaian artist to win at the ceremony.
Not bad for a song that started by getting people to shake it.
At this rate, Moliy might want to keep her passport permanently packed because this particular musical flight shows no signs of touching down anytime soon.
