Nigerian Afropop sensation Bella Shmurda has made a powerful return to the music scene with his first single of the year, “Verily.” The song sees Bella blending his signature street-conscious lyricism with raw emotion, spiritual reflection, and melodic depth.
Following a remarkable run with his critically acclaimed ‘R2Sept12’ EP and a standout guest appearance on Fola’s breakout hit, “Who Does That”, Bella Shmurda is ready to usher in a new chapter. “Verily” explores the highs and lows of love, obsession, addiction, and self-reflection, reinforcing Bella’s reputation as one of Afrobeats’ most fearless storytellers.
Built around an infectious chant of “Verily, verily, verily”, the track feels both like a street gospel and a lover’s lament. Bella’s lyrics paint the picture of a man trapped between passion and destruction, pleading: “Please come finish your mission before I go mental.” The song’s themes touch on toxic love, emotional dependence, and the struggle to break free from self-destructive cycles.
As Bella croons, “She turn me to sinner, bad man don dey tire. Now I depend on ganja, come put me for rehab,” he delivers a gripping, relatable portrayal of a lover spiraling in the aftermath of heartbreak. Having cemented his place as a voice for the streets with hits like “Cash App,” “Rush,” and “Philo”, Bella Shmurda continues to evolve. “Verily” not only marks his first release of 2025 but sets the tone for an even more introspective and genre-defying phase of his career.
As Bella himself puts it: “This song is for anyone who has ever loved so hard, it made them question their own sanity.” With an evocative music video set to drop alongside the track, “Verily” is poised to be one of the most talked-about songs of the year. “Verily” will be available on all streaming platforms from February 21, 2025.
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