Ghanaian music sensation Ama Serwaa Genfi popularly known as Amaarae has debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 weekly chart.
Amaarae’s song with Moliy titled “Sad Girlz Luv Money,” which features Kali Uchiz, earned a number 80 spot on the popular chart this week.
Billboard Chart tweeted on November 15, 2021, to announce the feat of Amaarae.
“@amaarae & @moliymusic’s “Sad Girlz Luv Money,” featuring @KALIUCHIS, debuts at No. 80 on this week’s #Hot100. It earns Amaarae and Moliy their first career entries on the chart,” the tweet read.
The latest top 10 artists on the #ShazamUSChart this week 🎶🎵
— Shazam (@Shazam) November 15, 2021
1⃣@amaarae & @moliymusic
2⃣@eltonofficial & @DUALIPA
3⃣@ckay_yo
4⃣@LilNasX & @jackharlow
5⃣@Acraze___
6⃣@FarrukoOfficial
7⃣@silksonic
8⃣@Adele
9⃣@DojaCat & @theweeknd
🔟@thisismaneskin pic.twitter.com/IpNYEjqheU
The singer, songwriter, and producer reacted happily to her debut charting on Billboard.
She wrote: “Well, here we are.”
Moliy also believes she’s not the only Ghanaian musician on Billboard but thanked the legendary Osibisa for making way.
“Apparently, I’m not one of the first Ghanaians to be on Billboard, s/o to Osibisa for paving the way. #GhanaToTheWorld #GhanaianWomenToTheWorld!"
Aside from Billboard, “Sad Girlz Luv Money” is number one on ShazamUSChart, beating the likes of Lil Nax and Adele.
She has since been trending on Twitter as some Ghanaians react favourably to the Amaarae’s feat.
https://twitter.com/_Sheikhdollar/status/1460653564800421890
https://twitter.com/shoongy/status/1458961020593053697
https://twitter.com/AmaaraeFanpage/status/1459909333064552455
Congratulations to Team Amaarae 🌍🚀
— LADIPOE (@LadiPoe) November 16, 2021
"Amaarae doesn't sound like Ghanaian, she's not one of us."
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) November 16, 2021
So the Wizkid wey collect platinum certification with Essence, him been sound like Nigerian abi?
If you don't accept your country's win and stop being foolish. 😂😂😂
https://twitter.com/Olamideofficial/status/1460704850421985292
Nigerians are claiming ownership of Amaarae. We gave them Mr. Eazi and they want this too Ei😂
— E GO OVER YOU ™ 💙 (@BADASSPMF) November 16, 2021