Nigerian singer and songwriter Skales has shared a deeply personal account of his early struggles, describing how he once lived in a hut with his late mother in Kaduna before rising to stardom.
Speaking on A TownHall Different Podcast, the artist recounted the hardships his family endured, noting that they often had to sleep on mats spread across the bare floor until they eventually moved into a boys’ quarters.
“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.
Skales also revealed that due to limited resources, he grew up without access to television. His first real experience with TV came only after he signed with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (EME).
“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,” he joked.
Now a household name in the Nigerian music scene, Skales said his story serves as a constant reminder of his journey from modest roots to a successful career.
The singer’s candid reflection has resonated with fans, many praising his resilience and determination to rise above his circumstances.
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