Nigerian rapper Zinoleesky and Ghanaian singer Moliy were locked in a heated social media exchange on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after rumours surfaced about a potential collaboration between the two artists.
The drama began when Moliy dismissed a viral flyer suggesting the pair had an upcoming song together. Quoting the post on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, “Who?”, implying she didn’t know who Zinoleesky was.
Her remark quickly drew a reaction from Zinoleesky, who fired back by calling her a “two-hit wonder” and claimed he barely knew her music.
“2 hits wonder… and I don’t even know the 2nd song @Moliymusic,” he wrote.
Moliy responded with another jab, saying she was glad the Nigerian artist didn’t know her, claiming she only associates with global stars.
“Very grateful to not be known by you, artists that know me aren’t local champions,” she retorted.
The exchange quickly spread across social media platforms, with fans from both sides taking sides. Some Nigerian fans of Zinoleesky even threatened to “cancel” Moliy in Nigeria.
Despite the backlash, Moliy’s international recognition remains notable, she has earned two entries each on the UK Official Charts and the Billboard Hot 100, with her remix of “Shake It To The Max” currently topping the US Billboard Afrobeats Chart.
The online spat adds to a growing list of public feuds in the Afrobeats scene, where national pride and fan loyalty often turn minor disagreements into viral controversies.
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