Skales, a renowned Nigerian singer, has opened up about his humble beginnings, sharing that he grew up in a small hut with his family in Kaduna. He recalled that life was tough, and they initially slept on mats laid out on the floor, with his mother spreading a wrapper to make it more comfortable.
They later moved to a Bachelors’ Quarters (BQ). Skales’ mother was a teacher, and despite their financial struggles, she played a significant role in his life.
Skales lived in a hut with his family, struggling to make ends meet.
“My mum was a teacher, and we didn’t have much. We lived in a hut before moving to a BQ. We slept on the floor with mats and my mom would spread a wrapper on the floor and sleep. Coming from that kind of background to where I am today is just crazy,” he said on A TownHall Different Podcast.
Skales also said he didn’t have access to a TV until he was signed to Banky W’s record label, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME). He was fascinated by his first TV and would switch it on and off in amazement.
The first time I saw TV was when EME signed me. Like I had my own TV in my room. I used to switch it on and off in amazement,”.
Despite facing challenges, including becoming homeless and sleeping in his car after leaving EME, Skales persevered and eventually achieved success with his song “Shake Body”.
Skales encourages young people facing tough circumstances to remain hopeful and consistent, stressing that their current reality doesn’t define their future. He believes that with determination and faith, anyone can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
