Bellah on self expression through songwriting
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We're closing season 8 of Growing Up with gal-dem in conversation with North London’s very own Nigerian songstress: Bellah.  Nie & Natty sit down with the singer-songwriter talking all about her musical journey and creative storytelling process. Bellah expands on her ability to connect with her audiences by writing songs that paint a vivid image into telling the truth about her experiences in life. Through an extract from the first-ever song she wrote after a breakup, Bellah reflects on her growth since writing this at 18 years old, and how she has maintained a deep connection to herself and her emotions through her healing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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