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Singer Bella Shmurda breaks down in tears, alleges $4m Lagos property scam

Popular Nigerian singer, Abiola Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, has claimed that he was defrauded after allegedly paying $4 million for a property in Lagos.

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 10 views Updated Aug 28, 2026
Popular Nigerian singer, Abiola Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, has claimed that he was defrauded after allegedly paying $4 million for a property in Lagos. The singer disclosed that he had recently discovered he had been scammed and that the house did not belong to the person who sold it to him.

He made the allegation during an emotional Instagram Live session seen on X on Tuesday, where he broke down in tears while appealing for help.

Speaking during the livestream, Bella Shmurda said he was devastated by the development and feared losing the money he had worked hard to earn. “Nigeria, I need your help.

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Popular Nigerian singer, Abiola Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, has claimed that he was defrauded after allegedly paying $4 million for a property in Lagos. Popular Nigerian singer, Abiola Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, has claimed that he was defrauded after allegedly paying $4 million for a property in Lagos. The singer disclosed that he had...

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  • Popular Nigerian singer, Abiola Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, has claimed that he was defrauded after allegedly paying $4 million for a property in Lagos.
  • The singer disclosed that he had recently discovered he had been scammed and that the house did not belong to the person who sold it to him.He made the allegation during an emotional Instagram Live session seen on X on Tuesday, where he broke down in tears while appealing for help.Speaking during the livestream, Bella Shmurda said he was devastated by the development and feared losing the money he had worked hard to earn.
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Popular Nigerian singer, Abiola Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, has claimed that he was defrauded after allegedly paying $4 million for a property in Lagos. Popular Nigerian singer, Abiola Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, has claimed that he was defrauded after allegedly paying $4 million for a property in Lagos. The singer disclosed that he had...

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July 17, 2026

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