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Moliy is the stage name of Molly Ama Montgomery, a Ghanaian-American singer and songwriter. [1] She rose to stardom after being featured on Amaarae 2020 single Sad Gurlz Luv Money remix with Kali Uchis which debuted at number 80 on the US Billboard Hot 100. [2]

Originally from Accra, Ghana, Moliy was brought up in Accra and Florida. [3]

In 2020, Moliy released her debut EP Wondergirl which cut across the shores of Ghana to gain airplay in The Gambia and Nigeria as well as Kenya. [4]

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References

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  2. "Kali Uchis". Billboard . Retrieved 2022-07-31.
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  4. Pulse Ghana (2020-08-04). "Ghanaian singer Moliy set to drop debut 'Wondergirl' EP; an empowerment piece". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2022-07-31.