Following a remarkable run with his critically acclaimed EP, ‘R2Sept12,’ released in 2024, Nigerian Afro-pop sensation Bella Shurmda makes a powerful return to the Nigerian music scene with his brand new single, “Verily,” which is set to take over the industry.
Bella, who delivered a stunning verse as a standout guest on label signee Fola’s breakout hit, “Who Does That,” is ready to usher in a new chapter. On this latest song, he effortlessly blends his signature street-conscious lyricism with raw emotion and spiritual reflection, cementing it with mellifluous melodies. As one of Afrobeats’ most compelling songwriters, he delivers yet another striking song with “Verily. ” The mid-tempo track weaves themes of the complexities of love and heartbreak. Using relatable lyricism and street lingo, it further explores obsession, addiction, and self-reflection.
While the track sees Bella paint an image of a man trapped between passion and destruction, pleading: “Please come finish your mission before I go mental,” the hook carries a catchy chant, “Verily, verily, verily,” drawing listeners into a spiritual anthem for lovers and lost souls.
Bella knows how to capture emotions, and so he draws themes that touch on toxic love, emotional dependence, and the struggle to break free from self-destructive cycles. He delivers melodic verses off the lines of “She turn me to sinner, bad man don dey tire. Now I depend on Ganja, come put me for rehab” for listeners drenched in the aftermath of heartbreak.
Bella, who has had successful hits with street anthems like “Cash App” and “Rush,” continues to display exemplary versatility as he embraces evolvement. “Verily” signifies his first release of 2025 and ushers the tone for an even more introspective and genre-defying phase of his career. In his words: “This song is for anyone who has ever loved so hard, it made them question their own sanity.”
As we expect the music video’s release, the latest song stands as one of the most compelling and top-quality releases of 2025.
Listen to “Verily” here.
