Nigerian artist Bella Shmurda has disclosed that his hit track Cash App was created specifically with internet fraudsters—popularly known as Yahoo boys—in mind.
During a recent conversation with Clout Africa, Shmurda explained that after observing how demanding online fraud can be, he felt compelled to make a song that captures the frustrations Yahoo boys face while giving them a sense of motivation.
The host asked: “What inspired Cash App? Were you doing Yahoo?”
Shmurda replied: “It is Yahoo in the sense that they [Yahoo boys] have to dance. These people that are hustling, you have to make them happy. Because internet fraud is stressful. It has a lot of challenges.
“The truth is, when it comes to inspiration, you don’t have any story behind it. It is natural, it just comes. It is God-given. So, Cash App is divine.”
Released in 2020 and featuring rappers Zlatan and Lincoln, Cash App quickly became a sensation in Nigeria and gained traction across several African countries.
