Bella Shmurda on Losing Millions, Belief in Purpose & Knowing The Why | Afrobeats Intelligence from Afrobeats Intelligence

Bella Shmurda on Losing Millions, Belief in Purpose & Knowing The Why | Afrobeats Intelligence

1 hour 3 minutes Posted Jun 6, 2025 at 4:00 am.

–6:43) and how it guides his music, including the spiritual powers that shape his hit singles (16:24–21:13). Hear him reflect on empathy and charity (6:56–16:22), recounting personal stories of giving back, and a costly $40,000 lesson when he ignored his dreams (16:24–18:55). Bella doesn’t hold back on the music industry’s materialism (24:59–44:00), calling out predatory labels (36:42–38:27), OGs chasing trends (27:08–28:50), and the need for purpose over aesthetics (30:10–32:02). He also shares his vision for Dangbana Republik, explaining why he signed rising star Fola (44:45–46:15).

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“When I blew and started making money, I went broke.” In this gripping episode of Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast, host Joey Akan sits down with Nigerian Afrobeats star Bella Shmurda for a raw and revealing conversation. From the streets of Agege to global fame with hits like “Cash App,” Bella shares the highs, lows, and spiritual truths behind his meteoric rise.

Dive into Bella’s world as he opens up about his spirituality (

This episode is a deep dive into authenticity, resilience, and the spiritual pulse of Afrobeats. Join Joey Akan and Bella Shmurda for a conversation that’s as enlightening as it is electrifying.

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