Nigerian music star Bella Shmurda has dismissed reports alleging that he lost $4 million in a property scam in Lagos, describing the story as false and misleading.
The singer made the clarification through a series of posts shared on his Instagram Story on Friday, following widespread circulation of reports claiming he had fallen victim to a fraudulent real estate transaction.
The viral reports alleged that Bella Shmurda became emotional during an Instagram Live session, claiming he had spent $4 million on a property only to discover that it had been fraudulently sold to him.
The reports further suggested that the singer appealed for help after allegedly losing the substantial investment.
However, reacting to the claims, Bella Shmurda categorically denied being involved in any such incident.
In one of his Instagram Story posts, the singer wrote, “Fake news!! I wasn’t scammed. Trust bloggers @ ur own Risk. Doing fine and happy. Peace & Love.”
He followed up with another post mocking the report, writing, “4m$ keh?? This country no go sleep!!”
The clarification comes amid growing concern among fans and followers who had reacted to the viral story, expressing sympathy and worry over the singer’s wellbeing.
The reports had generated significant attention across social media platforms, with many users sharing excerpts of what was presented as an emotional Instagram Live session involving the artiste.
However, subsequent information from individuals close to the singer reportedly indicated that the claims were entirely false.
According to sources within Bella Shmurda’s camp, the video being circulated online was not recent and had been taken out of context.
They reportedly explained that the footage originated from a 2023 Instagram Live session and had no connection to any alleged property transaction or financial loss.
The incident highlights the growing challenge of misinformation on social media, where old videos and content are sometimes repackaged and shared as current events, leading to widespread speculation and public confusion.
With his latest statement, Bella Shmurda has sought to reassure fans that he has not been defrauded and remains in good spirits despite the rumours.
The singer, known for hit songs such as Cash App and Philo, continues to enjoy a successful career in Nigeria’s music industry and has urged the public to be cautious about information circulated by unverified sources online.
