“Pasuma, Fela and Burna Boy Are Not Artists”: Bella Shmurda Says, Himself and These Stars Are of Same Class

“Pasuma, Fela and Burna Boy Are Not Artists”: Bella Shmurda Says, Himself and These Stars Are of Same Class

  • Ace singer Bella Shmurda recently got people talking online after an interview he had with a podcaster where he described who should be classified as a musician and an artist
  • Bella said during the interview that music stars like Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Angelique Kidjo, Kwam 1, Pasuma and Burna Boy are all musicians, not just a singer
  • The Dangbana repubik artist also went on to classify himself as a musician and not just an everyday singer

Fast-rising singer Bella Shmurda recently dropped a massive bombshell during an interview he had with Nollywood actor, Akah Nnani where he described who should be called an artist and a musician.

Bella Shmurda explained during the interview podcast interview that a musician is someone who creates a new sound unique only to oneself and tries to take it mainstream.

Photos of Bella Shmurda, Burna Boy and Kwam 1
Bella Shmurda categorizes himself in the same clique as Burna Boy, Kwam 1 and Alabi Pasuma. Photo credit: @fineboybella/@burnaboygram/@official_K1de_ultimate
Source: Instagram

The singer also pinpointed some artists that should be regarded as a musician. He said veteran Fuji singers like, Kwam 1, Pasuma are musicians. While also noting that Burna Boy, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Angelique Kidjo are all musicians and not just everyday artists.

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Bella then also categorized himself in that clique, saying he, too, he's a musician with a unique sound.

Watch Bella explain in the video below what type of music he does:

See how netizens reacted to Bella Shmurda's statement about who should be referred to as a musician

@_ay_vgbg:

"Him get idea of Wetin he dey try talk but the Igbo too much, e don scatter him own head."

@daviestim17:

"Na only him understand wetin he Dey talk."

@kilobarz_:

"All musicians are artists….but not all artists are musicians… he’s not correct and not totally wrong either."

@neverlack_398:

"People who are musicians to me are Asa and darey atalade."

@itz_craig_tony_:

"All musicians are artists, all artists may not necessarily be musicians…"

@callme__wayne:

"So with this metric zazu is a musician."

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@jove_tu:

"Bella don start this December again, he needs special medical attention.."

“Give am bucket”: Singer Bella Shmurda shares story of how he made his producer cry for 24 hours, and fans react

Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls reporting that fast-rising Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has sparked emotions online with a recent tweet he shared on his Twitter page.

In a series of tweets, the singer revealed how he made his music producer cry profusely for hours during a recent studio session while they recorded a new track.

Bella noted that the song they recorded that made his producer weep was about his struggles and some of his saddest moments in life.

Source: Legit.ng

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