If you’ve heard “Shake It to the Max,” then you already know who Moliy is. But the viral hit is just the surface. Behind the catchy hooks and countless remixes is a woman who’s been putting in the work, learning from every moment, and standing firm in her truth.
We caught up with her on Hits 103.9 FM. What started as a fun, lighthearted convo turned into one of the most real interviews we’ve heard in a while.
“You're Looking for Love, I'm Looking for Jollof”
Let’s start with the line that had everyone talking:
“You’re looking for love, I’m looking for Jollof.”
Funny, sure. But it’s also real.
“When I’m happy, I eat,” Moliy said. “And if I’m with someone and I’m comfortable, I eat what I want, live how I want.”
That honesty isn’t always welcomed. She’s been in situations where her weight became someone else’s issue.
“Not because I didn’t like how I looked—but because someone else had a problem with it.”
To Moliy, real confidence isn’t about fitting a mold. It’s about owning your body, your energy, and your joy.
“To be a big woman and carry yourself a certain way in a world that constantly tells you you shouldn’t—that’s a strong statement.”
The Hit That Changed It All (Or Just Showed the World)
Shake It to the Max didn’t just go viral—it kicked down doors.
Big stages. International collabs. A global dance challenge. But according to Moliy, this wasn't luck.
“I’ve always believed in myself like this. This didn’t start with Shake It.”
She’s released Wonder Girl, Honey Doom, Mahogany Street—three full projects before this moment even arrived.
She ran through the major stages like a checklist:
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Barclays Center — three times
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Accor Arena in Paris
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Wireless Festival with Drake headlining
And yes, she met Drake too. At a castle. In London. With a Nike collab giveaway and celebs like Sexy Red, 21 Savage, and Dave in the mix.
“It was wild.”
Working with Tyler and the Power of Women Collabing
Moliy’s newest single Body Go features South Africa’s own Tyler. The song hits hard, but here’s the wild part: they never shared a studio.
“She followed me and said she liked one of my songs. I sent her three, and eventually our labels made it happen.”
Even though it was done remotely, the collab hits different. Moliy’s passion for working with other women is crystal clear.
“I feel like I was brought into this world to collaborate with the girlies.”
She’s worked with Amaria, Kali, Shenseea, Cina Soul, AIA, Jackie, Lai, and Lola—and she’s not done.
When the convo shifted to older artists, she paused to reflect.
“Ebony. The first time I saw her on TV, I was shocked—in a good way. She was bold. She had presence. Miss Bell too. Easy. These women inspired me early on.”
What’s Next? Grammy Submissions, Big Collabs, No Limits
Moliy doesn’t set specific expectations for her records. Why?
“Expectations can hold you back.”
Still, she’s moving with purpose. Shake It to the Max was officially submitted for the GRAMMYs—Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
“We did what we could. Let’s see how it goes.”
She’s also booked for AfroFuture this December and teased three big features dropping next month:
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Melissa & Joey B
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Seyi Shay & Oxlade
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Rvssian & Tyga
No EP. Just straight features. A reminder that she’s still very much on the move.
On Pressure, Success, and Not Chasing the Chart
Some artists freak out after a big hit. Not Moliy.
“My last hit before this was in 2021—Sad Girls Love Money. I know what it’s like in between. I’ve lived it. So I don’t feel pressure.”
As for not picking up any awards at the last TGMAs?
“I performed for the first time, and people loved it. That was a win.”
Final Words for the Moliy Kokos
To her fans, aka the Moliy Kokos, her message was simple:
“Pull up to AfroFuture and sing all my records with me.”
She’s not just catching waves. She’s building her own. Fueled by truth, confidence, sisterhood—and maybe a little Jollof on the side.
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