Skales: From Hut Life to Stardom

Nigerian singer and songwriter Skales has shared emotional details of his difficult upbringing in Kaduna, revealing how he and his late mother once lived in a hut before his rise to stardom.

Speaking on A TownHall Different Podcast, the artist said his mother, a teacher, struggled to make ends meet. They often slept on mats laid directly on the floor before eventually moving 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 recalled.

Skales also noted that he grew up without access to a television. His first personal encounter with one, he said, came only after signing with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) label.

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“The first time I saw TV was when EME signed me. I had my own TV in my room. I used to switch it on and off in amazement,” he joked.

Reflecting on his journey, the singer said his humble beginnings continue to inspire him and serve as a reminder of how far he has come.

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