“Shake It to the Max (Fly)” Remix Earns Nomination for ‘Best Afrobeats’ at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

The infectious remix “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” has not only taken over dance floors and playlists globally — it’s now earned MOLIY, Shenseea, Skillibeng, and Silent Addy a coveted nomination at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in the fiercely competitive Best Afrobeats category. This high-energy, genre-blending anthem continues its winning streak, having just surpassed 500,000 units sold in the United States, becoming eligible for a RIAA Gold certification and cementing its place as a global hit.

Since its release in February, the track has carved out serious chart real estate, currently sitting at No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and maintaining a remarkable 11-week run, after previously peaking at No. 44. With its seamless fusion of Afrobeats and dancehall club vibes, “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” is a testament to the power of cross-cultural collaboration — and audiences are clearly resonating with the result.

For Ghanaian-American breakout star MOLIY, this moment marks a major career turning point as her first MTV VMA nomination. Fresh off being named Billboard’s African Rookie of the Month in June 2025, her rise is no longer a quiet climb — it’s an undeniable ascent. The VMA nomination signals not just recognition, but validation. “I’ve always believed in the sound and the message,” she recently shared in an interview, “and now the world is starting to feel it too.”

Best Afrobeats – MTV Video Music Awards 2025

The remix also adds another layer to the growing international impact of Shenseea and Skillibeng, two of Jamaica’s hottest dancehall exports. For Shenseea, it’s her second career VMA nomination, while Skillibeng continues to build global momentum following his recent major label collaborations. Together with producer and DJ Silent Addy, the track represents a new era of Afro-Caribbean synergy that’s charting bold, new directions in popular music.

As the 2025 MTV VMAs approach on September 10 in New Jersey, all eyes will be on this powerhouse team of innovators who have turned a feel-good dance record into a cultural force. Whether they walk away with the trophy or not, “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” has already proven it’s a moment — and MOLIY is no longer just one to watch; she’s the one leading the charge.

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