Bella Shmurda

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Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi (born 27th January 1996)[1] also known as Bella Shmurda is a Nigerian singer and songwriter from Ikorodu, Lagos.[2] He became popular in 2019 after he released the single "Vision 2020" and a follow-up remix featuring Nigerian rapper Olamide aka Baddo. Bella Shmurda is also the founder of Dangbana Republik, a Lagos-based creative group that provides community and humanitarian services.[3][4] [5]

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Bella Shmurda is the youngest of ten children born to a polygamous family in Ikorodu. He had his primary education at Lagos State University Staff School, where he began his musical career as a member of the school band and cultural dance group. He grew up in Ikorodu but attended high school in Badagry and later returned to Lagos State University (LASU) to earn a bachelor's degree in History and International Relations. [6]


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  1. Sare, Watimagbo (2022-10-02). "Bella Shmurda's Mom Says A Prayer For Him On His 25th Birthday". YouTube.com. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  2. "I was enrolled into Tailoring - Bella Shmurda". Vanguard. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  3. Olowolagba, Fikayo (26 January 2022). "I don't regret dumping LASU for music - Bella Shmurda". Daily Post Nigeria.
  4. Mudasiru, Wisdom (16 January 2023). "9 Times An Olamide Assist Propelled A Rising Star". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.).
  5. "Bella Shmurda explores humanitarian side with Dagbana Republik". The Nation. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  6. |url=https://pausemag.co.uk/2022/03/pause-meets-bella-shmurda