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  • Bella Shmurda rejects Mohbad’s portrait, promises to compensate fan

    Bella Shmurda rejects Mohbad’s portrait, promises to compensate fan

    Popular singer, Ahmed Akinbiyi Abiola, better known as Bella Shmurda has openly declined a fan’s gift – a portrait featuring him and his late best friend, MohBad – during a concert.

    A video of the singer standing on an elevated stage during a performance was recently circulated online, showing him surrounded by a massive crowd.

    Bella Shmurda invited the fan on stage as he examined the picture frame he was given.

    Read Also: ‘Love you forever, I miss you’, Bella Shmurda celebrates Mohbad’s posthumous birthday

    The musician then spoke into the microphone and stated that he would not accept the gift.

    Bella began by thanking God for life and asking for MohBad’s tranquility before announcing that the artist who brought the picture frame would also be the one to return it because he couldn’t put the image in his house.

    He did, however, offer the fan a substantial prize.

    He stated in Yoruba: “You that brought this picture will be the same person to take it back because I can’t put this in my house, but I will give you money.”

  • Bella Shmurda contemplates quitting music for TikTok

    Bella Shmurda contemplates quitting music for TikTok

    Singer, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, popularly known as Bella Shmurda, has explained why he is tempted to leave music and opt for TikTok influencing.

    The musician made this known during a live session with a colleague, Small Doctor.

    Bella Shmurda stated that he watched a colleague withdraw about 500,000 from the site in a short period, which appeared to be more profitable than his profession.

    He decided to become a full-fledged TikTok influencer and make easy money by just generating content and going live on the network, as well as receiving cashable tokens from supporters.

    Read Also: Bella Shmurda demands MohBad’s corpse from Nigeria Police

    “He has withdrawn about N500K! I’m not releasing music again, even if I want to, I’d drop Lowlife. I want to be doing strictly TikTok.”

    Small Doctor further urged him to make music and add the TikTok approach to it by recording live while on the platform.

    He, however, rejected the idea, stating how privacy while recording his song is his way; other than being distracted by a crowd watching.

    He said: “I like to do my music in a way without people around, It’s just money I am looking for now.”

  • Bella Shmurda demands MohBad’s corpse from Nigeria Police

    Bella Shmurda demands MohBad’s corpse from Nigeria Police

    Famous singer, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, popularly known as Bella Shmurda, has urged the Nigeria Police Force to release the body of his departed friend and fellow artist, MohBad.

    He expressed concern that the delay in obtaining the autopsy results from the Police is impeding the arrangements for a dignified burial for the late singer.

    The Nation reported that MohBad’s corpse was exhumed for autopsy in September following the controversial circumstances surrounding his death and since then police have remained silent on the case.

    Read Also: Disrespectful to ask a woman about body count – Tolanibaj

    In a post via X on Saturday, November 18, Bella Shmurda called out the Police, questioning the whereabouts of the body and the autopsy result.

    He wrote: “It’s been over 2 months since moh died and his body was taken in for autopsy but no result, which is fine please release his body, that boy needs a befitting burial and to go rest finally, naija police what’s going on, we need answer here, where is the result? Where is the body?”

  • Bella Shmurda promises to take care of MohBad’s son

    Bella Shmurda promises to take care of MohBad’s son

    Sensational singer Ahmed Abiola aka Bella Shmurda has vowed to take care of Liam, the son of his late friend and colleague, MohBad.

    Bella Shmurda sent a message to his friend telling him that he is yet to fully recover from the shock of losing his best friend.

    He said he has become an alcoholic since the passing of his friend.

    The ‘Cash App’ crooner regretted that his son, Abiola Imole, whom he named after MohBad, would grow up not knowing his namesake.

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    He promised to maintain Mohbad’s legacy as well as take care of his son, Liam.

    Sharing a picture of Mohbad, Bella Shmurda wrote: “You told me to stop mourning. I have been trying. I just hope you’re okay where you are, cos have not been happy for days. I have been drinking and going back and forth on how to move on.

    “It’s sad that Abiola Imole never get to know you. But be rest assured that I will tell your story. And I will definitely take care of our fruits. I’m passing all the love to our sons.

    “Lol. Lowkey, I’m Bella and Sons Inc.”

  • Bella Shmurda pays MohBad tribute in music video

    Bella Shmurda pays MohBad tribute in music video

    Singer Bella Shmurda has paid towering tributes to late colleague and close friend, MohBad in an official music video.

    Bella Shmurda offered a glimpse of his tribute song to Mohbad, triggering emotions among netizens.

    In the tribute song’s lyrics, Bella Shmurda reminisces about the fateful day he met MohBad in a recording studio, a moment that sparked a deep bond between them. They shared not only a passion for music but also dreams that intertwined.

    Read Also: Singer Bella Shmurda honours MohBad with customised pendant

    The pain of Mohbad’s untimely passing has undoubtedly left Bella Shmurda in tears.

    Sharing the snippet of the video, Shmurda wrote: “If only there’s a second chance at life!”

  • Go and report yourself, Bella Shmurda tells Naira Marley

    Go and report yourself, Bella Shmurda tells Naira Marley

    Singer Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi aka Bella Shmurda has reacted to Naira Marley‘s denial of complicity in the death of his former signee, MohBad.

    The Nation reports in a statement shared on his Instagram page, Naira Marley said he had no hand, directly or indirectly, in the death of MohBad.

    The singer said he has not only been shocked by the passing of MohBad but also by the lies and threats peddled against him.

    Read Also: My mother warned me not to come home after MohBad’s death – Bella Shmurda

    He stated that he and Mohbad had disagreements while working together but it never degenerated into wishing each other dead.

    Naira Marley said he has been out of the country since August 31 but plans to return to honour police invitation by the police on the ongoing investigation into the case.

    The singer also refuted the claims that he is a drug lord and his record label a drug cartel.

    Moments after the post, Bella Shmurda, in a post via X, wrote: “Sha go and report yourself”

  • Singer Bella Shmurda calls for arrest of MohBad’s bullies

    Singer Bella Shmurda calls for arrest of MohBad’s bullies

    Famous Nigerian singer, Bella Shmurda, has called for the arrest of those who bullied the late pop star, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad to death.

    He called on the Nigeria Police Force to immediately take effect of his demand.

    In a statement posted on X, the singer stated that delayed justice is injustice, adding that he is not concerned with the autopsy carried out on the remains of his friend.

    Read Also: MohBad tops chart on Spotify after demise

    He wrote: “Delayed justice is injustice Bring out those who oppressed and maltreated the hell out of him when he was alive that the goal Autopsy or not he no concern me unless our govt don’t have feelings. #Justice4mobhad #imoleliveon.”

    Recall that the Lagos State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the conclusion of the autopsy on the remains of the late singer.

  • Bella Shmurda postpones Canada tour for MohBad

    Bella Shmurda postpones Canada tour for MohBad

    Following the sudden death of MohBad, his close ally and friend, Bella Shumurda, has announced the postponement of his upcoming Canadian tour.

    Read Also: Mohbad: I’m scared for my life, Singer Lilsmart cries out

    In a post via his X account at the weekend, Bella Shmurda stated that a new date would be announced.

    “Due to the recent sad event and unforeseen circumstances, I have had to cancel my Tour of Canada, New dates will be communicated,” he stated.

  • We are waiting on Bella Shmurda over MohBad – Police

    We are waiting on Bella Shmurda over MohBad – Police

    Police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi has stated the Force were waiting on the information Bella Shmurda, a close friend and colleague of late MohBad has to give to fast track the investigation.

    The Nation reported the raving rapper died on Tuesday. 

    The police on Thursday said they have commenced an investigation into the singer’s demise.

    The law enforcement agency also called for individuals with useful information, especially friends and family members of the late rapper to come forward.

    Blogger Kemi Olunloyo  on Saturday gave Bella Shmurda 48 hours ultimatum to go to the police and speak up.

    Read Also: Sam Larry denies involvement in Mohbad’s death, speaks from hiding

    On her X handle, she wrote: “Bella Shmurda I’m giving you 48 hrs to go to @PoliceNG and speak to @Princemoye1 or force CID Ikoyi.”

    Police spokesperson, Adejobi quoted her tweet and replied: “I am waiting to hear from him.”

    Bella Shmurda in an interview claimed Mohbad attempted suicide after his fallout with Naira Marley-owned record label, Marlian Music.

    He also stated that the late rapper was receiving death threats.