Singer Bella Shmurda, real name Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed, has given an explanation for why he appeared on Sunday's Big Brother Naija broadcast wearing only a skirt.The musician made headlines by donning a skirt while performing as a guest at the live eviction programme.
The Grammy-winning musician became a trending topic on Twitter for days, with some fans praising him for coming out as gay while others criticising him for trying to emulate crossdressers like James Brown and Bobrisky.
However, the self-described "newborn Fela" talked up about his motivations for donning skirts in an interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on the Rubbin' Minds show.
The artiste said wearing a skirt for him, is a form of brand identity and a means of promoting African culture.
“This is my own way of being unique, every artiste has a way of being identified. This is mine to promote African culture,” Shmurda said.