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There’s beauty in being patient and sincere, especially in finding true love - and that’s one of the key messages of the song, “Akhirnya Kamu”. From now onwards, “Akhirnya Kamu” by Bella Astillah and Daniesh Suffian will hold even more significance, given her solemnisation/akad nikah to the Muar Member of Parliament on 10 October 2026, a fitting start to her (hopefully) happier ending. I also don’t think the groom expected to go from being the fourth choice on Bella Astillah’s list of potential models in a professional capacity to being the only choice in her personal life, hence why he said he was extremely nervous until the akad nikah came to an end. For Bella Astillah, she is well aware that she isn’t flawless. For context, in March 2026, the youthful former competitive debater proposed to Bella Astillah on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu, when it was also raining. What followed was the engagement ceremony where Bella Astillah looked radiant. Understandably, fans and netizens are hoping Bella Astillah will have a more peaceful, happier, and more comical marriage. In fact, if there’s anything cuter than the newly-wedded couple, it has to be Bella Astillah’s two kids (from her first marriage), especially her daughter, who ended their interview with (the local Malay digital entertainment platform and livestreaming provider) Astro Gempak with a “Bye-bye”.

Anyway, Daniesh Suffian, Bella Astillah’s duet partner, had co-written the song as a form of support for her when she was going through a tough phase in her first marriage. Bella Astillah was also looking to switch from, tone down, and differ from her other fiercer songs, making this a sweet treat for her fans. So, when they agreed to do a duet, naturally, fans of both personalities were ecstatic. If you’ve yet to watch the accompanying music video in its entirety, you need to, especially, if you’re big fans of Bella Astillah’s new Prince Charming.

Apart from the picturesque shooting location, the use of string instruments attracts listeners straight away to listen to song, and watch the music video. The lyrics translate to looking at love as a gift and a blessing, hence not something you can take for granted. Therefore, love should, as much as possible, bring peace and tranquility, not chaos.  The five-minute plus video has been out on YouTube since 5 October 2025. Ah, the timing!

Omar K and Azlan Abu Hassan had also helped in co-writing the song, meant to be seen as an anthem that will remind listeners to constantly walk with faith, hope and strength, even when everything feels dark.

News sources indicate that a dinner reception will be held 18 October 2026. After that, in the weeks that follow, there’ll be a Kenduri Rakyat for the public who can make it to Muar and/or Sabah.

Bella Astillah and Daniesh Suffian are known in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia, where there are Malay-speaking communities. Bella Astillah has also performed cover versions of songs in English and Korean. In February 2024, both Bella Astillah and Daniesh Suffian did a hybrid Korean/Malay version of “Eyes, Nose, Lips” by Taeyang, well-known lead singer of BigBang, the South Korean pop sensation.

Alongside a performance of a traditional Sabahan folk song, Bella Astillah sang a Mandarin song for the Wuhu Shenshan Music Festival in China. However, to cater to the majority of her fans, Bella Astillah would lean towards singing in Malay.

Note: For any marriage involving Muslims, the akad nikah is a requirement under Islamic law.  Officiated by a tok kadi or imam, the groom recites marriage vows in front of the bride’s wali or guardian, and other witnesses. The groom presents the mas kahwin or dowry, which is compulsory. Then, there’s also the optional hantaran, known as gift trays. The ceremony concludes with the recitation of prayers and Quran verses.