Bella Shmurda Says He Would Have Been a Preacher or Motivational Speaker if Not a Musician

Nigerian Afrobeats star Bella Shmurda has revealed that if he hadn’t pursued a career in music, he would likely have become a preacher or motivational speaker.

Speaking on a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast hosted by music journalist Joey Akan, the ‘Triumphant’ singer said he believes preaching is his true calling and that spirituality is at the core of his music.

“Everybody has spirituality, you just have to discover it,” Shmurda said. “I feel like if I wasn’t an artist, I might be a preacher or motivational speaker. I feel like that is my purpose, and I’ve been trying to implement it in every of my music.”

The singer, known for his emotional lyrics and streetwise perspective, added that he finds it easy to uplift others and connect with them on a deeper level.

“I easily cheer people up. I easily get to people’s deep part. And I feel like that’s my purpose,” he explained. “That’s why I am here. And it should also reflect in my music. You can’t take that away from my music.”

Shmurda emphasized that spirituality is a driving force behind his creative process.

“I can’t do without it. When I’m writing, spirituality has to be there. Even in my voice, you can feel it,” he said.

Bella Shmurda rose to fame with the breakout hit “Vision 2020” and has since become a voice of the streets in Nigerian pop, blending consciousness with rhythm in a way that resonates deeply with fans.

Continue Reading