Nominations for the 2026 American Music Awards have officially been unveiled.
While the headlines are dominated by industry titans like Taylor Swift—who leads the pack with eight nominations—and heavyweights like Morgan Wallen and Sabrina Carpenter, a significant wave is crashing onto the shore from the African continent.
Leading that wave is Ghanaian sensation Moliy, whose name has officially been etched into the prestigious list of nominees for Best Afrobeats Artist.
For Moliy, this nomination isn’t just a personal accolade; it’s a testament to a year of relentless growth. Known for her distinctive “honey-voiced” vocals and a genre-bending style that fuses Afropop with soulful R&B, Moliy has spent the last few years transitioning from a hidden gem in Accra to a global force. Her inclusion in the AMAs marks a crowning achievement in a season that has already seen her win World Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Nominated in undoubtedly one of the most competitive groups, Best Afrobeats Artist, the category features a lineup of stars who have spent the last year redefining the sound of global pop. Moliy finds herself standing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most formidable names in music, including Tyla, Burna Boy, Rema, and WizKid.
While the night will undoubtedly see Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter battling for the top General Field awards, all eyes in West Africa will be on the Afrobeats category.
Fans can cast their votes at VoteAMAs.com as the countdown begins for the big night. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the 2026 American Music Awards will air live from Las Vegas on May 25 on CBS.
