Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has stirred reactions after declaring that “music is warfare,” as he opened up on the deeper role music plays beyond entertainment.
Speaking in the For Bunmi documentary, the Cash App crooner described music as a powerful force for societal transformation, saying it serves as a weapon for progress, healing, and emotional stability.
According to Bella Shmurda, music is not just about making people dance but also about shaping minds, uplifting society, and helping people cope with life’s struggles.
“Music is warfare. Music is a tool for the society. Music is a tool of progress. Music is an instrument of goodwill. Music is a tool to keep people sane, to put them in the right state of mind, to make them dance away their sorrow, and to make them feel alive and self-conscious,” he said.
The singer also revealed that becoming a father has changed the way he approaches his craft.
Bella explained that fatherhood has made him more intentional about the kind of music he releases, as he now wants to create songs his children will one day be proud of.
According to him, this new phase of life has forced him to become more mindful of his lyrics and the legacy he is building through his music.
