Nigerian singer Skales has recently spoken out about his journey in the music industry, addressing the support he’s received or, in some cases, hasn’t received from his colleagues.
In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), Skales clarified that his former label mate, Wizkid, did not play a role in shaping his career.
Instead, he credited Banky W, his former boss at Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), along with Olamide and Timaya, as those who genuinely helped him in the early stages of his music journey. Skales also acknowledged Burna Boy’s influence and support.
In his post, Skales said, “Put some respect on my name… I don tell una the only person sef wey help me na Olamide and Timaya and Banky W… much respect to Burna … you guys always love to see artiste go against each other but ama set the record straight … I’m a don with this music and all I wanna do is make music and stay away from all that negative toxic bullshit … so love your fav and stop cooking up bullshit stories…”
The post has sparked conversation among fans, some of whom feel Wizkid contributed to Skales’ rise. One user, @Perfect_Mipo, commented, “Wizkid made you.”
In a response, Skales respectfully dismissed the claim, saying, “Ask am make him tell una how … got respect for him but he didn’t help me … if anything Banky deserves the praise and respect for believing in teenagers.”
Early Beginnings at EME
Skales and Wizkid both began their professional careers with EME in the early 2010s, under the mentorship of Banky W.
They were two of the first artists signed by the label, and their time there brought them recognition and fanfare in the Nigerian music industry.
Despite leaving EME after achieving stardom, Skales has made it clear that his growth was supported by key individuals who believed in him from the start.
Skales emphasized that he wants to focus on making music and staying out of negative, toxic narratives that pit artists against each other.
In his own words, he’s “done with all that negativity” and urges fans to do the same, respecting each artist’s unique path and contribution to the industry.
