Apple Names Moliy Their Latest Africa Rising Star.
Molly Ama Montgomery professionally known as Moliy is a Ghanaian female singer and songwriter.
Apple has announced her as their latest featured artist in its Africa Rising artist development program.
With her sensual and consistent piecing voice, she makes her debut as an Afro-Fusion Artist who delivers all kinds of flames to Ghana’s alternative music industry.
Moliy spent her upbringing in Accra and Orlando, Florida, where the musical sounds of Afrobeats, Reggae, Soul, Jazz, and Hip-Hop inspired her creative interests at a young age.
She has made good use of the worldwide internet sphere to present her creative variety and voice through inflammatory freestyles on social media, self-identifying as a genre-bender who enjoys all genres of music.
Reacting to her selection, Moliy said; “What an honour it is to be the next Africa Rising artist. This moment right now is everything I’ve been praying for, from Ghana to Africa, from Africa to the whole world! I’m hoping this shows young girls everywhere that their dreams are valid, to be brave and not cower amongst any naysayers. Thank you for seeing and hearing me.”
Apple ’s Africa Rising, is an exclusive artist development program and companion playlist geared towards identifying, showcasing and elevating rising talent and introducing the next generation of African superstars. Moliy joins other prestigious recipient that include: Omah Lay, Manu Worldstar, Tems, Amaarae, Ayra Starr, Yaw Tog, Blxckie, Nikita Kering, Buju, FAVE, Nomfundo Moh, Victony, Gyakie and Venom & Shihiliza.
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