Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has opened up about how the death of his close friend and collaborator, Mohbad, deeply altered his outlook on life.
Speaking during a recent TikTok livestream with content creator Joblaq, Bella shared that he is currently in a phase of self-rediscovery, influenced heavily by the tragic loss.
“My Brain Reset After Mohbad Passed”
In an emotional reflection, Bella said:
“RIP Mohbad. After he passed away, my brain reset — everything changed. The way I see things in life also changed.”
He likened his current mindset to a stage of maturity that elders often refer to when warning the young about the lessons life will eventually teach them.
Entering a New Phase of Understanding
Bella explained:
“There’s a time our parents would say, ‘You’re misbehaving? Don’t worry, you will soon understand.’ I’m now in that phase — I’ve started to understand certain things.”
Remembering Mohbad’s Controversial Passing
Mohbad died under controversial circumstances on 12 September 2023, sparking public debates, investigations, and widespread tributes in the Nigerian music industry. Bella’s recent comments underline the deep personal and emotional impact the loss continues to have on those closest to the late artist.