Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, 26 year old Okokomaiko, Lagos based Afrobeats singer popularly known as Bella Shmurda, had always believed he is a formidable force within the soundscape. And it has been what he manifests.
He came to the limelight with the Olamide-assisted “Vision 2020” prior to the COVID-19 pandemic breakout. Bella Shmurda
Bella’s rise at the time was fresh. He unleashed powerful street oriented singles and several projects that mirrored street life. His debut track, became like a revelation crowned from the records tag. From all the next year unfolded, it is satisfying to call those moments mysterious relating it with his spectacular talents. Bella’s vocal had been applauded by Big Wiz, one of the greatest Afrobeats star in his generation.
Bella Shmúrda sounded like a Prophet with “Vision 2020”
Bella Shmurda was like a prophet, although he didn’t spoke specifically that Nigerians would be encamped in lock down at the time. Nevertheless, thoughtful people felt something strange during and after the COVID-19 era.
Also, Nigeria’s corruption hiked after he released his debut single with the street maestro Olamide. Recall, that it was in May 2019, his excellency Muhammadu Buhari was re-elected and inaugurated for a second term to rule Nigerians into their worst night mare. As funny as it has become, Bella Shmurda, saw it coming before this moment.
He created easy to groove songs and saccharine-like club bangers which Nigerians held unto in their tumultuous days. Days, where the prices of products were on the spike within the country. Atleast, young Bella Shmurda saw those caked hardship coming, and he was able to make records that made happy moments for Naija people. Songs that kept everyones foothold firm. Atleast, as some of you youths were able to rock in reckless abandon leaving your troubles and pain behind for the moment before sinking down with them after those cherished weekends.
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