Bella Shmurda

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda blends the melodicism of mainstream Afrobeats with a slightly rougher street pop edge that favors catchy anthems with a relatable feel. He caught his first break when rapper Olamide remixed his 2019 track "Vision 2020" and turned it into a viral hit. A pair of EPs for One World Global Records capitalized on Shmurda's early success, after which he formed his own label, Dangbana Republik, and made his album debut with 2022's Hypertension. Subsequent releases like the emotional single "My Brother" and the R2 Sept 12 EP helped maintain his trajectory ...