Bella Shmurda
Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed (born 27th of January 1997), known professionally as Bella Shmurda, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter [1].He rose to prominence with the release of the song "vision 2020",and a follow up remix which featured Nigeria rapper Olamide.[2]
Bella Shmurda | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed |
| Also known as | Bella Shmurda |
| Born | 27 January 1997 Lagos |
| Genres | Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | songwriter singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Dangbana Republik |
| Associated acts | |
Early life and careerEdit
Bella Shmurda was born in Ojo, Lagos where he had his primary and secondary education.[3] He gained admission in 2016 to the University of Lagos to study History and International Relations.
Bella Shmurda rose to prominence after his debut single "Vision 2020", and a follow up (remix) to the single which he featured Olamide. He released several hit songs in 2020, some which featured top musicians, one of which is "Cash App" featuring Zlatan. [4] He was nominated for the Headies Award for the next rated in 2020.[5] [6]
DiscographyEdit
EPsEdit
- High Tension (2020)
SinglesEdit
| Year | Title | Producer | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Vision 2020" | ID Cabasa | Non-album single |
| 2019 | "Only You" | Bylinx | |
| 2020 | "Cash App" (featuring Zlatan) [7] | ||
| 2021 | "Rush" (featuring Dangbana Republik) | ||
| "World" [8] | SB | Non-album single |
Featured inEdit
| Year | Title | Producer | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Triumphant" (featuring Olamide)[9][10] | Carpe Diem | |
| "Fade Away" (featuring Davido) | A Better Time |
Awards and nominationsEdit
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | City People Entertainment Awards | Revelation of the Year | "Himself" | Nominated | [11] |
| Next Rated (Male) | "Himself" | Won | [11] | ||
| Street Music of the Year | "Cash App" | Won | [11] | ||
| The Headies | Next Rated | "Himself" | Nominated | [12] |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Bella Shmurda Biography: Age, Career, Collaborations, Networth". NAIJAlebrity. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "Bella Shmurda ft. Olamide – Vision 2020 (Remix)". LEGIT9JA - Music and More. 2019-09-14. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "Bella Shmurda biography". browse.ng. Retrieved 15 February 2021. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ Okundia, Jennifer (2020-12-18). "Watch "Cash App" visual by Bella Shmurda featuring Zlatan, Lincoln". P.M. News. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "Tems, Omah Lay, Oxlade and Bella Shmurda nominated for 2020 Headies". Naijaloaded. 12 December 2020.
- ^ "Bella Shmurda ft Olamide - Vision 2020 (Remix) | Mp3 « NotJustOk". Most Trusted Voice in Music & Afrobeats from Nigeria & Africa | Notjustok. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "Bella Shmurda, Zlantan, Lincoln rob bank in 'Cash App' (VIDEO)". 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "Bella Shmurda – World". 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ^ "Olamide releases new video for 'Triumphant' with Bella Shmurda". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-11-02. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ guardian.ng https://guardian.ng/life/watch-olamide-and-bella-shmurda-in-sombre-music-video-for-triumphant/. Retrieved 2021-03-26. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ^ a b c "Winners emerge at 2020 City People music awards". Citypeopleonline.com. 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Here is the full list of nominations for the 2020 Headies". Pulse.ng. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2021. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)