Bella Shmurda
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]
History
[change | change source]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]
Discography
[change | change source]Albums and EPs
[change | change source]These are collections of many songs released together.
| Title | Year Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High Tension (EP) | 2020 | First EP |
| High Tension 2.0 (EP) | 2021 | |
| Hypertension | 2022 | First studio album |
| DND (Do Not Disturb) (EP) | 2023 | |
| R2 Sept 12 (EP) | 2024 | Tribute to Mohbad[7] |
| Sanity | 2025 | Second studio album[8] |
Singles
[change | change source]These are some of his most popular songs.
- "Vision 2020" (2019)
- "Cash App" (2020)
- "Rush" (2021)
- "New Born Fela" (2022)
- "Philo" (2022)
- "Ara (Genuflect)" (2023)
- "Loner" (2024)
- "1999" (featuring Bloody Civilian) (2024)
- "Holy Jah" (2025)
- "Control" (with Joeboy) (2025)
- "Sanity" (featuring Kunmie) (2025)
- "Sanity (Live 'On The Radar' Performance)" (2026)[9]
Featured in
[change | change source]These are songs by other artists that Bella Shmurda sang on.
- "Triumphant" (by Olamide) (2020)
- "DOG EAT DOG II" (by Odumodublvck) (2023)
- "50-50 Remix" (by VASA) (2024)
- "Delilah" (by Bahd Man Niko) (2025)
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Bella Shmurda Honours Mohbad's Memory with New EP "R2 Sept 12"". BellaNaija. April 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Bella Shmurda - Apple Music Discography". Apple Music. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Sanity (LIVE "On The Radar" Performance) - Single". Apple Music. January 2, 2026.
- ↑ Mudasiru, Wisdom (16 January 2023). "9 Times An Olamide Assist Propelled A Rising Star". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.).
- ↑ "Bella Shmurda explores humanitarian side with Dagbana Republik". The Nation. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ |url=https://pausemag.co.uk/2022/03/pause-meets-bella-shmurda
- ↑ "Bella Shmurda Honours Mohbad's Memory with New EP "R2 Sept 12"". BellaNaija. April 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Bella Shmurda - Apple Music Discography". Apple Music. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Sanity (LIVE "On The Radar" Performance) - Single". Apple Music. January 2, 2026.
Reference
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