'I was going astray, but you supported me with everything in 2020,' Bella Shmurda to co-artists

In 2020, Shmurda became one of Nigeria's hottest artists.

In the early hours of December 3, 2020, Nigerian star on the rise, Bella Shmurda hopped on an Instagram Live session to have a conversation with Nigerian star rapper, Zlatan and Small Doctor.

During the chat with Zlatan, Shmurda got emotional and said, "I love you. I was going astray, but you supported me with everything in 2020. You [Zlatan], Olamide, Poco Lee and Papisnoop. I was going astray when you found me and helped me. I was smoking and drinking nonsense, but you helped me."

In Yoruba he then said, "Papisnoop always kept me on my toes. He's like a Big Brother who never have me a chance to go astray. I started 2020 on a wild note, but I ended it with 'Cash App' while cashing out. I can't believe it but I'm grateful."

In 2020, Shmurda became one of Nigeria's hottest artists. He released his EP, High Tension, released the aforementioned anthem, 'Cash App,' appeared on songs with Davido and Olamide. He also got a Headies nod for Next Rated artist.