Street-hop star Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi known professionally as Bella Shmurda on Friday, October 3, released his highly anticipated sophomore album, Sanity. Prior to the album release, the Dangbana Republik founder released a trailer that offers fans a raw and emotional glimpse into the world of the new project.
He made the announcement with the release of a trailer that offers fans a raw and emotional glimpse into the world of the project. The clip begins on a tender note, showing the Dangbana Republik founder in a white shirt, smiling and playing with a child on a balcony.
He made the announcement with the release of a trailer that offers fans a raw and emotional glimpse into the world of the project. The clip begins on a tender note, showing the Dangbana Republik founder in a white shirt, smiling and playing with a child on a balcony.
The warm, sunlit scene captures a sense of peace and reflection. The mood soon shifts, with shots of the singer alone, smoking and staring into the distance, suggesting deeper layers of contemplation about life and its challenges.
Showcasing the visuals is a mix of ethereal melodies and a spoken word narration that plays like a sermon. The voiceover speaks to the struggles of fame, the weight of expectations, and the inner fight to remain grounded. “The greatest war is sanity. The greatest battle is to stay sane. It’s a battle with yourself,” the narrator declares.
The trained historian and diplomat is poised to deliver an album that resonates not just with his core audience, but with a generation navigating its own battles for peace of mind.
Last month, the acclaimed artiste and influential label head, unveiled Holy Jah, a single off the album across all major digital streaming platforms.
More than just a song, the single stands as a powerful and resonant anthem, giving voice to the collective struggles, resilience, and fervent aspirations of a generation; it masterfully captures the relentless survival spirit of young Nigerians who continue to navigate an increasingly complex and ever-changing socio-economic landscape.
Offering both a gritty reflection of reality and a hopeful cry for divine intervention and better days.
More than just a song, the single stands as a powerful and resonant anthem, giving voice to the collective struggles, resilience, and fervent aspirations of a generation; it masterfully captures the relentless survival spirit of young Nigerians who continue to navigate an increasingly complex and ever-changing socio-economic landscape, offering both a gritty reflection of reality and a hopeful cry for divine intervention and better days.
