Thursday, September 10, 2026 - Nigerian singer, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, has revealed that he stole a bicycle during the early stages of his musical career to cover studio recording fees.
Speaking during an interview on Echo Room TV, the
Afro-street artist explained that the incident took place while he was residing
in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos. Driven by the need to raise capital for studio
sessions, he took and sold the bicycle at Alaba International Market.
“When we lived in Okoko, I
once stole a boy’s bicycle and sold it at Alaba for N7,000 to pay for studio
sessions,” he revealed.
Reflecting on the event, the singer noted that the memory
remains a painful point of personal reflection.
He added that after achieving financial stability, he sought
out the owner and made restitution by purchasing a replacement bicycle for
him.The artist achieved mainstream prominence in 2019 following a breakthrough
collaboration with rapper Olamide, a career milestone that catapulted him to
national visibility within the Nigerian music industry.
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