Bella Shmurda

Bella Shmurda
Background information
Birth nameAbiola Ahmed Akinbiyi
Born (1996-01-27) 27 January 1996 (age 28)
Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
LabelsDangbana Republik

Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi (born 27 January 1996), known professionally as Bella Shmurda,[1][2] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[3][4] He rose to prominence in 2019 with the release of the song "Vision 2020", and a follow-up remix which featured Olamide.[5][6] He is also the leader of Dangbana Republik; a collective of creatives in Lagos providing community and humanitarian contributions.[7]

  1. ^ "BELLA SHMURDA- THE BUILDUP TO HIGH TENSION". Guardian. 11 July 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Sare, Watimagbo (2 October 2022). "Bella Shmurda's Mom Says A Prayer For Him On His 25th Birthday". YouTube.com. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  3. ^ "I was enrolled into Tailoring - Bella Shmurda". Vanguard. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Bella Shmurda serves new sophomore EP, 'High tension2.0'". Daily Trust. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  5. ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (26 January 2022). "I don't regret dumping LASU for music - Bella Shmurda". Daily Post Nigeria.
  6. ^ Mudasiru, Wisdom (16 January 2023). "9 Times An Olamide Assist Propelled A Rising Star". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.).
  7. ^ "Bella Shmurda explores humanitarian side with Dagbana Republik". The Nation. Retrieved 12 April 2023.