Bella Shmurda Makes Shocking Confession About How He Funded His Music Career

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has opened up about the difficult circumstances he faced while trying to establish himself in the Nigerian music industry, revealing that he once stole a neighbour’s son’s bicycle and sold it to raise money for studio sessions.

The singer made the revelation while speaking about his early struggles and the sacrifices he made before achieving mainstream success. According to Bush Radio Academy, Bella Shmurda said the incident happened while he was living in Okoko, Lagos, at a time when he was desperately looking for money to finance his music.

The ‘Vision 2020’ crooner explained that he took the bicycle from his neighbour’s son at night and later sold it at Alaba Market for ₦7,000. He said the money was used to pay for recording sessions as he continued working towards his dream of becoming a successful musician.

Bella Shmurda admitted that the decision was one of the unusual steps he took during a financially difficult period of his life. However, he disclosed that he later traced the owner of the bicycle and attempted to make amends by purchasing a replacement for him.

The singer also acknowledged that his mother would probably be unhappy if she heard him publicly recount the incident, given the circumstances surrounding the act.

Bella Shmurda’s revelation offers another glimpse into the challenges he faced before gaining recognition in the Nigerian music scene. His career eventually took off after the success of his 2019 hit song ‘Vision 2020’ and its remix featuring Olamide, which helped introduce him to a wider audience.

The singer has previously spoken about the difficult experiences that shaped his journey, including financial struggles and taking up jobs before music became his major source of income. His story has continued to attract attention as fans look back at the sacrifices and challenges that preceded his rise to fame.