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  • How I got my breakthrough after attending Shiloh – Skales

    How I got my breakthrough after attending Shiloh – Skales

    Raoul Njeng-Njeng, the Nigerian singer popularly known as Skales, has attributed his career success to a prayer he offered at the Shiloh program of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel, in 2013.

    According to Skales via the microblogging platform X on Thursday, he had been experiencing career stagnation after his contract with Banky W’s Empire Mate Entertainment, EME, expired.

    He noted that he got his biggest hit, ‘Shake Body’, after his colleague, Timaya, took him to Shiloh.

    He explained that they were asked to write down seven things they want God to do for them, and he wrote that he desired a global hit song, seven times.

    Skales said he believes his 2015 hit song ‘Shake Body’, which recently resurfaced as a global hit after Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and some of his teammates danced to it, was the fulfillment of his prayer.

    On his X handle, the singer wrote, “In 2013 @timayatimaya took me to Shiloh and we were told to write down 7 things we are praying for and I wrote a song that will take me to the ends of the world 7 times … fast forward till today he gave me a divine unending song … when they think it’s over another thing pops up about this damn song… Lord Jesus, thank you.”

     

  • They deserve it – Skales mocks EFCC over tragic death of officer killed by ‘Yahoo boy’

    They deserve it – Skales mocks EFCC over tragic death of officer killed by ‘Yahoo boy’

    Nigerian music producer and singer, Skales has reacted to the tragic death of an Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) officer, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was killed recently by a fraudster.

    TheNewsGuru previously reported the attack on some EFCC officials in Anambra State.

    Reacting to the news, Skales, via the microblogging platform X, formerly Twitter, recounted his traumatic  experience with the anti-graft agency,  revealing how they raided his home, armed with guns, causing damage to his family.

    According to him, out of fear, his mother dropped his 6-month-old daughter, and this left her lips severely damaged. He stated that he is still dealing with the trauma of that incident.

    He wrote: “It’s quite unfortunate that someone lost his life but they had it coming. Imagine the trauma I and my family still face till now.

    “I should be feeling bad but I actually don’t. They had it coming. Imagine that day I didn’t keep my cool they would have probably switched the story just like they tried to do and shot me or something. I will never forgive them. They had it coming.

    “Corrupt agency trying to fight corruption, lol. I will never forgive them. They deserve it”.

    “Well, when they came to my house, they didn’t ask, they didn’t knock, they just broke the door, and I’m not a fraudster. Plus, my whole family was there with me, including my newborn. Imagine being woken up with 4 AK47s and 3 Sledge glammers like a Gaddamm horror movie and all this because they saw luxurious cars in front of my house”.

    When a Twitter user tried defending the Commission, Skales wrote,

    “They are not good. They are evil people. That day, they were speaking to Hausa, saying, “They told them it’s an artiste house, but they don’t care.” Little did they know that I understand and speak Hausa. Also, when I replied in Hausa, they all shivered.

    I had to move my family to a hotel and I slept at @jaypizzlebeat house for 3 days. I am happy it happened to them for real”.

  • They pointed guns at us – Skales narrates scary encounter with Nigerian police

    They pointed guns at us – Skales narrates scary encounter with Nigerian police

    Nigerian singer Skales, whose real name is Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, has taken to social media to call out the Nigerian Police Force following a recent altercation.

    On December 4th, 2024, the singer, via the microblogging platform X, formerly Twitter, recounted an ugly incident which occurred around the Magodo area of Lagos while on his way for an interview at City FM.

    Sharing the experience, he wrote: “Nigerian police will not stop being a joke …so yesterday the Nigerian police under the bridge close to magodo as if you’re going to fela shrine/agidingbi stopped us on our way to city fm last night & displayed plenty madness of pointing guns at us as if we were criminals after they finished their usual b.s.”

    The singer disclosed that the officers at some point requested ‘Christmas money‘ from him, and after he refused, they delayed him and threatened to search his vehicle.

    He continued saying, “They now asked for money for Christmas then I said I swear I’m not giving and we are late for an interview … they said a lot of rubbish .. that they would delay us and search us … and I said my level of hatred for this joke called Nigerian police force will not let me want to ever be at your mercy so we dropped for them to search.”

    He added that the police officers found bundles of cash, and threatened to show him ‘pepper’ for refusing to give them.

    “This stupid Nigerian police men saw bundles of cash and started saying ok so you get money you no want give us we go show you today. I laughed and said you no go like public embarrassment my guy..  after they searched and saw nothing. they asked for papers also.. that too was good baba come they say God save you .. we been wan show you pepper … Nigerian police force e no go better for una … Nigerian police I will never respect those fools.. useless people na only to stop Benz una sabi when yawa gas una go gbes .. foolish idiots,” he concluded.

  • I inspired Burna Boy to be great- Skales

    I inspired Burna Boy to be great- Skales

    Nigerian Rapper and singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, known by his stage name as Skales has claimed to have pitched into the success of his colleague Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy.

    In a recent interview with Naija FM, Lagos, the rapper said he inspired Burna Boy at some point in his career.

    According to him, his colleague Burna Boy had no hit song before he was featured on ‘Temper Remix’ in 2017. He also stated that Burna Boy has also inspired him over the years, adding that the essence of collaboration is to support and promote each other.

    He said: “I inspired Burna Boy. He will agree with me. So, nobody help anybody. We probably admire ourselves and we decide to work together.

    “As at then, Burna boy had no hot song before I featured him on ‘Temper Remix.’

    It was after our collaboration that he started excelling. I’m not trying to take credit for his success but he has inspired me over the years and I believe I inspired him at a point, too.”

  • Skales reacts as critic says Burna Boy helped his career

    Skales reacts as critic says Burna Boy helped his career

    Nigerian singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has responded to a social media user who credited Afrobeat star, Burna Boy for reviving his career.

    This comes after a critic commented on one of Skales’ posts, calling his career “dead” and attributing its resurgence to Burna Boy’s involvement.

    The troll to gain points, mentioned the 2017 remix of ‘Temper,’ which featured Burna Boy and earned a nomination for Best Collaboration at the 2018 Headies.

    “This is the more reason why everyone hates you mf. Burnaboy was part of the people that helped your dead career,” the user’s post reads.

    In response, Skales dismissed the claim, emphasizing that the African Giant did not contribute to his success.

    The 33-year-old singer argued that the collaboration with Burna Boy was mutually beneficial.

    “Listen I will defend myself always, I love Burna but don’t you ever say he helped me. No one helped me! Only my fans and God’s grace. We do collabo wey all of us benefit from. If the thing no benefit us, we no go dey perform for our different sets,” he wrote via his X page.

  • Why I regret not having alot of baby mamas – Skales

    Why I regret not having alot of baby mamas – Skales

    Popular Nigerian rapper Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, known by his stage name Skales, has expressed regrets about not having a lot of baby mamas at his beck and call.

    Skales during a recent interview made this known where he disclosed that he’s the last of his bloodline.

    The singer said, “I regret not having Babymamas, i really regret. Because, i am like the only person in my family bloodline that is still alive. So, the bloodline relies on me to reproduce and continue my lineage.”

    He added that it was when his mother died, that he realized he was the only one from his bloodline that is still alive.

    “I realized there was not much of my bloodline when I lost everyone, including my mother,” he said.

  • Skales loses 15million due to flight cancellation, drags airline

    Skales loses 15million due to flight cancellation, drags airline

    Nigerian musician Skales has expressed frustration after losing N15 million over a flight cancellation by a Nigerian airline.

    The singer in a video shared on his verified Instagram on Friday called out an airline, Green Africa airline for cancelling his flight because the pilot was unwell.

    According to the 33-year-old, he had arrived early at the airport to book his flight, but an officer at the airport informed him that his flight had been cancelled.

    Expressing disappointment, the singer noted that he was booked for a performance at Akure and had lost significant money due to the cancellation.

    Sharing a video from the airport, Skales wrote: “Wow! I booked a flight to Akure… got to the airport early, checked in, and suddenly, you cancel the flight because your pilot is sick?

    “This is unbelievable. I have lost money (I was paid N15 million by @seyivodi, for f*** sake) because of your horrible customer service. Did you know all along that your pilot was sick, or is this some kind of sick joke? You waited until flight time to inform us. I just can’t believe this. This country, man… we go see.”

  • I have dated over 100 women – Skales

    I have dated over 100 women – Skales

    Afrobeats singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, revealed that he has dated over 100 women.

    The ‘Shake Body’ crooner disclosed this in a recent episode of Drip Check.

    He said, “I feel like I’ve been a dad all my life. I’ve been taking care of women all my life [laughs].

    “I have dated over 100 women.”

    Skales explained that he was a toxic boyfriend to most of the women he dated earlier in his career because he was young and reckless.

    “I did a lot of childish things. What do you expect from a teenager who is famous and has access to everything including women? There are a lot of good women that I have lost because of my childish behaviour. But because of experience, I’m becoming a better man now.”

  • How me and Wizkid used to write songs for each other – Skales

    How me and Wizkid used to write songs for each other – Skales

    Nigerian Singer, Skales has said he and Wizkid used to write songs for each other when they were signees under EME.

    The singer in an interview with Isbae U. spoke on their collective effort towards each other during their up and coming days

    He said that in the past, he and WizKid used to help each other write music and look out for each other lyrically.

    According to him, he had written Wizkid’s popular song Wiz Party and Wizkid in turn wrote “Mukulu” for him.

    “Back in EME, we were a team, we write songs for each other. We used to look out for each other lyrically. I did for Wiz, he also did for me too. He wrote Mukulu for me, I wrote Wiz party for him.”

  • Two suspected internet fraudsters living with singer, Skales – EFCC

    Two suspected internet fraudsters living with singer, Skales – EFCC

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to allegations of home invasion made by singer, John Njeng Njeng aka Skales.

    Skales, in a series of tweets on his X handle on Tuesday, October 10, accused the EFCC officials of raiding his house fully armed and causing damage to his property.

    He also expressed concern about his health as well as the safety of his six-month-old daughter who he claimed his wife mistakenly dropped during the invasion in a recent tweet.

    However, via his official X handles, the EFCC announced its Lagos Command effected the arrests of two suspected internet fraudsters at Skales’ residence.

    While the law enforcement agency didn’t expressly address the allegation of home invasion, it nonetheless established the singer accommodated two men who described the father of one as their ‘mentor’ and are being suspected of involvement in a dating scam.

    The body stated the duo would be “charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.”

    “Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, arrested two suspected internet fraudsters at House F10, Victoria Crest 4, Lekki, Lagos.

    “The suspects: Udemba Chukwuemeka (a.k.a Jody) and Jamal Jamiu Onasola (a.k.a. Jamal) were arrested at the residence of a musician: John Njeng Njeng (a.k.a Skales).

    “The two suspects, suspected of being involved in dating scam, described Njeng as their “mentor”. While Chukwuemeka has been in Njeng’s residence for two years, Onasola has only stayed there for few months. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”