Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed is his real name, but widely and professionally known as Bella Shmurda. He is a fast up-coming Nigerian musician, song writer and recording artiste.
He was born on January 27, 1997 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Bella Shmurda’s Educational Background
Bella had his up-bringing in Lagos where he did his primary and secondary education respectively.
He later studied History and International Relations from the Lagos State University (LASU).
Bella’s Music Career
Bella Shmurda began his music career professionally some years ago, making freestyle videos and uploading on his social media pages.
He was shot to limelight after he featured Olamide in his hit single, Vision 2020. The music was very successful as he gained unimaginable popularity after he featured Olamide in the remix of Vision 2020. The song received massive airplay across radio stations in Nigeria and increased his fan base tremendously.
Since then, Bella has never looked back, doing exceedingly well in music and touching the hearts of award winning Nigerian music star and producer, Olamide and his numerous fans.
The video also featured a talented dancer and leg worker, Poco Lee, thereby giving him massive exposure and popularity.
Bella Shmurda was signed to Olamide’s record label YBNL Nations. The singer was formerly signed to One World Global Records, owned by Prince Nkem Onyewenu.
He currently owns his own record label, Dangbana Republik.
In 2020, he released his debut album “High Tension”. High Tension had seven tracks and also featured Olamide.
In the same year 2020, Bella Shmurda released another single, “Cash App”. The song which references internet fraud became an even bigger hit in Nigeria and across Africa.
Bella Shmurda was also featured on Olamide’s chart-topping album “Carpe Diem” alongside Fireboy, Omah Lay and more. Together, Bella and Olamide released a music video for the song titled “Triumphant”.
Shmurda also appeared on the song “Fade” featured on Davido’s “A Better Time”. Following his consistency and creativity, Bella was named one of 2020’s most successful artistes in Nigeria.
In January 2023, Bella Shmurda released his hit single ‘Rush’.
Bella Shmurda who fondly calls himself Fineboy Bella and King of Conscious Sound, has so far released series of hit songs, some of which include:
- Vision 2020
- Cash App
- Ominipotent
- Ginger me
- Dangbana Orisa
- Sho mo mi and many others
The talented singer has worked alongside top Nigerian music stars like Olamide, Davido, Runtown, Zlatan Ibile and many others.
Awards and Nominations
Bella has in the course of his music career been nominated for various awards including Best New Act of the Year at the City People Music Awards.
His Private Life
Bella Shmurda is not yet married, but believed to be in a relationship with his growing popularity and wealth.
He is a young, vibrant Nigerian music star, more focused in making it big and winning laurels in the music industry.
Bella Shmurda’s Net Worth
Bella Shmurda is currently doing amazingly well in the Nigerian music industry with an estimated net worth of about $220,000 dollars. He earns big from his music, stage performances, endorsement deals and other profitable ventures.
The fast upcoming music star owns a range of exotic rides, including a Range Rover and a Mercedes Benz and a mansion in Lagos.
He is very popular on social media with large fan base. You can reach or follow Bella on Instagram: @bella_shmurda
Bella has a younger brother, by name Teslim, a professional dancer and a brilliant singer who has featured frequently in his music videos.
About His Parents
Bella’s mother Dr. Mrs. Adeola Agbeke Aribike, is a strict disciplinarian. She is said to be the head teacher and a lecturer of the Lagos State University (LASU) Staff School. Bella’s father, Mr. Abiola Ahmed is a Muslim and a polygamist. Nothing much is known about him.
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