Bella Shmurda, whose real name is Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi and born on January 27, 1996, is a Nigerian artist and lyricist.
He gained fame in 2019 when he dropped the track “Vision 2020,” followed by a remix featuring Olamide. Additionally, he heads Dangbana Republik, a group of artists in Lagos that focuses on community and charitable efforts.
Early life and Education 
Coming from a polygamous household in Ikorodu, Bella Shmurda is the youngest of 10 siblings. His passion for the arts ignited during his formative years, where he participated in his school’s band and cultural dance group. Raised in Ikorodu initially, he later pursued his secondary education in Badagry before earning a bachelor’s degree in History and International Relations from Lagos State University.
Career
Bella Shmurda rose to fame with his debut single “Vision 2020,” which caught the attention of Nigerian rapper Olamide, leading to a remix. The song went viral after dancer Poco Lee made a video with it, prompting Olamide to invite Bella Shmurda to his studio for the remix. Encouraged by the support, Bella Shmurda released his first EP, “High Tension,” in January 2020.
Throughout 2020, he continued to showcase his artistry in afrobeats, collaborating with rapper Zlatan on the track “Cash App.” He received nominations for awards like the Next Rated Award at The Headies 2020 and won accolades such as “Next Rated Male” and “Street Music of the Year” at the City People Entertainment Awards.
In 2021, Bella Shmurda garnered international recognition, winning two awards at the Global Music Awards Africa and being selected as the only Nigerian participant in the YouTube Foundry Programme. He was also featured on BBC’s “This is Africa” and received nominations at prestigious events like the Headies Awards and the NET Honours.
His career continued to soar in 2021, marked by his debut performance at The O2 Arena in the UK as a guest performer at Wizkid’s Made in Lagos Concert. In March 2023, he released “Ara (Gen Gen Tin),” followed by “Philo,” featuring Omah Lay, off his debut album “Hypertension,” which gained global attention and even received a remix from South African rapper Nasty C. He collaborated with Tiwa Savage on the single “NSV,” produced by Krizbeatz, released in May 2023.
Philanthropy 
In October 2021, Bella Shmurda responded to a viral video of a young child performing a song by Olamide and himself by deciding to sponsor the child’s elementary school education. This scholarship was implemented in November 2021.
Additionally, on his birthday in January 2022, Bella Shmurda announced a program through his collective to provide meals for a thousand needy individuals in the Ojo community, where he spent his childhood, every year on his birthday.
Personal life
Bella has a younger brother named Teslim who aspires to follow in his footsteps by becoming a professional dancer and singer. Bella is supportive of Teslim’s aspirations and often features him in his music videos.
Bella Shmurda is reportedly in a relationship with Timininu Bella, and they were recently seen having a great time together during his vacation.
Net Worth
Estimated to be over 200,000 dollars