Afrobeats singer, Skales, has defended Burna Boy, urging fans and followers to respect the Grammy-winning artist’s name and reputation.
He expressed frustration over the spread of false information and misquotes attributed to Burna Boy, emphasising that people should be more mindful and responsible in online discourse.
“Pls and please put some respect on Burna’s name … Burna is not anybody’s mate, including me … I’ve been seeing some b.s fly around that is made up. Burna never said that … leave that man alone. Much respect to Odg.”
Skales
The singer claimed to have inspired Burna Boy, stating that their collaboration on “Temper Remix” helped boost Burna Boy’s career.
According to him, Burna Boy didn’t have a hit song before the remix, and after working together, Burna Boy’s career took off.
“I inspired Burna Boy. He will agree with me. So, nobody helps anybody. We probably admire ourselves, and we decide to work together. As of 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
Moreover, the Nigerian singer is celebrating a major career boost as his decade-old hit song “Shake Body” enjoys a stunning resurgence in popularity.
The sudden revival is credited to Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, who was captured dancing to the track in a viral clip that reignited global interest in the song.
Reacting to the renewed fame, Skales expressed deep gratitude to God on his X handle, calling the moment a fresh start in his life and career.
He urged fans to let him enjoy the spotlight without comparing him to others in the industry, noting that growth and unity should be the ultimate goals.
The singer also called on his fellow artists and supporters to continue working together for greater achievements.
Skales Meets with Lamine Yamal After Viral Dance
The Nigerian music star finally met Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, as his hit song “Shake Body” became an unexpected anthem during the Copa del Rey celebrations.
In a moment that felt tailor-made for the stars, Skales linked up with Barcelona’s rising star Yamal after the Catalan club’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Real Madrid to claim the Copa del Rey title at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla.
The long-awaited meeting came after Skales’ 2015 hit, “Shake Body,” gained newfound popularity on the European football stage, following a viral moment where Spanish stars Yamal, Nico Williams, and Samu Omorodion danced to the track.
The spontaneous clip quickly spread across social media, igniting the #ShakeBodyChallenge and sending Skales’ streaming numbers soaring to new heights.
Ahead of the final on Saturday, April 26, Skales embraced the excitement of the occasion.
Hours before kick-off, he shared a lively video on Instagram, with more than 2.1 million followers, dancing the #ShakeBodyChallenge alongside none other than Lamine Yamal’s mother, Sheila Ebana, and his younger brother, Keyne.
Skales captioned the clip, “I just met Lamine Yamal’s mom!! Now I see it runs in the family!!! Oya Shakebody.”
The heartwarming connection between Skales and the Yamal family resonated with fans, showcasing how music truly bridges gaps across borders.
During the match, Barcelona’s 17-year-old prodigy, Lamine Yamal, played a pivotal role, assisting Pedri’s opening goal and Ferran Torres’ equaliser before Jules Koundé’s stunning strike secured the win in extra time.
After the final whistle, Skales finally met the young hero, Yamal, and the two captured the full-circle moment in heartfelt selfies and videos, marking a memorable connection between music and football.
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