Moliy Makes History as First Ghanaian to Perform at the BET Awards 2025

/ The rising Afrofusion star stuns the world with a dazzling BET Awards debut, putting Ghanaian music in the global spotlight.

० Historic First: Moliy becomes the first-ever Ghanaian artist to perform at the BET Awards.

० Electrifying Performance: She lit up the stage with “Shake It to the Max (FLY)” alongside Silent Addy.

० Global Recognition: Her performance follows a standout appearance at the 2025 Ghana Music Awards.

Moliy becomes the first Ghanaian artist to hit the BET Awards stage, marking a major
milestone for Ghanaian music.

In a groundbreaking moment for Ghanaian music, Moliy has become the first Ghanaian artist to perform at the BET Awards, delivering a breathtaking performance at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025.

The singer-songwriter stunned audiences with her viral hit “Shake It to the Max (FLY)”, performing alongside collaborator Silent Addy. Their high-energy set fused bold Afrobeats rhythms with infectious choreography, earning standing ovations and lighting up social media.

Dressed in a glamorous golden-green ensemble, Moliy’s presence was unmistakably iconic. The crowd waved both Ghanaian and Jamaican flags, cheering her on as she proudly represented West Africa on one of the biggest stages in global music.

“When you’re the first Ghanaian to perform at the BETs,” Moliy captioned a celebratory video shared on her social media, reflecting her pride in breaking new ground for Ghana’s music scene.

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Her BET debut follows a memorable performance at the 2025 Ghana Music Awards, where she cemented her place as one of Africa’s most promising voices.

Meanwhile, Nigerian Afropop sensation Ayra Starr took home the Best International Act award, making her the only African winner of the night. She beat a strong lineup of nominees including Black Sherif (Ghana), Uncle Waffles (Eswatini), and Rema (Nigeria). This marks Ayra Starr’s first BET Award, adding her name to a prestigious list of African icons like Burna Boy, Tems, and Tyla.

Moliy’s performance not only marks a personal achievement but also signals a new era for Ghanaian music, opening doors for more local talents to shine globally.

Watch the video here.👇

Moliy performs at the BET awards pic.twitter.com/D7DAkppAyj

— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) June 9, 2025

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