Here is the official lyrics of Nakupenda by Nigerian leading singer and talented songwriter, Bella Shmurda featuring L.A.X, Pa Salieu & Not3s.
Bella Shmurda – Nakupenda Lyrics
Bella Shmurda – Nakupenda Lyrics
[Intro]
Hmmmmm
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[Verse 1]: BackRoad Gee
Back to the sender, we fight fire with fire
Outside ain’t safe, baby, dem all liars
As I walk through the valley of the treacherous street
God, back to the sender, what’s the agenda?
Mommy knew I was a star when they cut the placenta
What’s one percent, cuz?
Want all of it
I’m kicking down doors with it, ha
Two men with cash and we’ve clean the streets
Hella machines in case they want war with we
Nakupenda she want me
Nakupenda she yearn me, yeah
[Chorus]: Bella Shmurda
I say na na Nakupenda
Na na Nakupenda
So many things I can say
Aya ya I say
Send them back to sender
Send them back to sender
Bad energy far away
[Post-Chorus]: Bella Shmurda
Bring the girls to my condo
Life on style all na konto
Living my life mo tun konto
Do my thing on a Rollie Oh
Life on a roll with dah konto
Girl den a dance on that Kondo
Come to my way all na Kondo
Fuck that your girl in my condo
[Chorus]: Nakupenda
I say na na Nakupenda
Na na nakupenda
So many things I can say
Aya ya I say
Send them back to sender
Send them back to sender
Bad energy far away
[Verse 2]: Not3s
Girl you want dah D
They just wanna scream me
But they never try one
Popcaan unruly
Come here selfishly
Free start
Here that’s the new free
They know clout
Forseen and you knew me
Girl you want dah D
They just wanna scream me
But they never try one
Popcaan unruly
Come here selfishly
Free start
Here that’s the new free
They know clout
Forseen and you knew me
[Verse 3]: L.A.X
So what ya say
Fuck it
Fuck it up
Anytime we buss it up
Now you you know know talk it up
If you want s shotta girl
So what ya say
Fuck it
Fuck it up
Anytime we buss it up
Now you you know know talk it up
If you want shotta girl
[Chorus]: Bella Shmurda
I say na na Nakupenda
Na na Nakupenda
So many things I can say
Aya ya
I say
Send them back to sender
Send them back to sender
Bad energy far away
[Post-Chorus]: Bella Shmurda
Bring the girls to my condo
Life on style all na konto
Living my life mo tun konto
Do my thing on a Rollie Oh
Life on a roll with dah konto
Girl den a dance on that Kondo
Come to my way all na Kondo
Fuck that your girl in my condo
[Outro]: Bella Shmurda
Bring the girls to my condo
Life on style all na konto
Living my life mo tun konto
Do my thing on a Rollie Oh
Life on a roll with dah konto
Girl den a dance on that Kondo
Come to my way all na Kondo
Fuck that your girl in my Condo
Anytime we buss it up
Anytime we buss it up
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FAQs About Bella Shmurda’s song “Nakupenda” (feat. BackRoad Gee, Not3s & L.A.X):
What does “Nakupenda” mean?
“Nakupenda” is Swahili for “I love you.” In the song, the phrase appears in the chorus (“I say na na Nakupenda…”), reflecting affection or emotional connection.
Who are the artists on the track?
The song features Bella Shmurda alongside BackRoad Gee, Not3s, and L.A.X. It’s the 11th track on his 2022 debut album Hypertension, showcasing a blend of Afrobeats and Afro-fusion en.wikipedia.org.
What’s the song’s central theme?
The lyrics mix romance with gritty street narratives. For example, BackRoad Gee raps about overcoming hardship (“fight fire with fire,” “mommy knew I was a star”) while the chorus switches to heartfelt “Nakupenda,” balancing toughness with tenderness.
Is there an English translation or deeper lyric breakdown?
Yes! On TikTok, lyric channels like Adamz_Lyrics translate “Nakupenda” to “I love you” and break down the rest of the lyrics line by line tiktok.com. These explain how the Swahili chorus contrasts with the angsty, streetwise verses.
How does “Nakupenda” fit into Bella Shmurda’s career?
It’s part of Hypertension (October 2022), his major studio debut, marking a key step after earlier EPs like High Tension (2020) and High Tension 2.0 (2021) en.wikipedia.orgfr.wikipedia.org. The track helps highlight his sound evolution: mixing love themes with street-pop vibes.