Nigerian Afrobeats artist Bella Shmurda has shared a deeply personal reflection on the emotional impact of his late friend and former collaborator, Mohbad, whose death he says fundamentally reshaped his perspective on life.
Appearing on a livestream with TikToker Joblaq, Bella Shmurda revealed the profound effect of the loss, describing it as a force majeure in his life:
“RIP Mohbad. After he passed away my brain reset, everything changed. The way I see things in life also changed.”
“I’m currently in that phase where I’m starting to understand. I have understood certain things.”
This journey of rediscovery, as the singer explains, echoes moments when parents offer guidance during youthful mischief—promises that understanding will come in time.
Mohbad died under controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023, a loss that continues to haunt Nigeria’s music community.
Bella Shmurda’s candid expression offers fans a window into how grief has opened new emotional and reflective depths in his mindset—signaling a period of growth grounded in memory and introspection.
