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

Popular Nigerian singer Abiola Akinbiyi, known as Bella Shmurda, has publicly alleged he was defrauded of $4 million after purchasing a property in Lagos. The artist shared his distress during an emotional Instagram Live session, revealing he recently discovered the property was not legitimately owned by the seller.

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Nigeria, I need your help. I’m not doing okay right now. I spent $4 million of my own hard-earned money, only to find out I bought stolen property.

Visibly upset, Bella Shmurda appealed for help, stating he was devastated and feared losing the substantial sum he had worked hard to earn. "Nigeria, I need your help. I’m not doing okay right now. I spent $4 million of my own hard-earned money, only to find out I bought stolen property," he declared during the livestream. He further claimed the seller had vanished after receiving the payment, leaving him with nothing.

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And now the seller has disappeared. Please, help me. Someone step in. I’ve got nothing left.

"I worked for years for this. I can’t lose $4 million like that," the singer expressed, emphasizing the personal and financial toll of the alleged scam. He confirmed that he has engaged his lawyer to initiate a thorough investigation into the matter.

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I worked for years for this. I can’t lose $4 million like that.

Bella Shmurda did not disclose the identity of the seller or provide specific details about the property during his appeal. The allegations remain unverified, and there has been no official response from law enforcement authorities or any other parties involved in the transaction.

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I just contacted my lawyer for further investigation.