Nigerian singer, Skales, has narrated how he was forced to perform his hit song ‘Shake Body’ in the police cell.
Speaking in a viral interview shared by Zikoko media, Skales explained that he was forcefully locked up in a cell after his manager had issues with a Nigerian billionaire who got him arrested.
Recounting his experience with other inmates, the singer stated that he was forced to perform his hits ‘Shake Body’ and ‘Emergency’ in exchange for a better sleeping arrangements.
In a discussion about his lesser-known experiences in the music industry, Skales disclosed that he rejected an offer from inmates to carry out an execution of the billionaire.
“There was this one occasion when my manager and I found ourselves locked up without any reason. Due to a billionaire and power-related issues, my manager was arrested and I was instructed to go home. And I asked, how can you arrest my manager while I go home?
I followed them to police station. While writing a statement for my manager, they said I had to sleep in the cell. So, I slept in cell and performed because when I got in there, one guy recognised me and said I looked like Skales. I told him I’m Skales. He asked me how come? If I had killed someone.
“When I explained what happened to him, he said that’s how all these billionaires do. He even offered to help me murder him. But I told him no and that he should forget about it.
He informed me that they had a boss whom I needed to greet; otherwise, the boys below would handle me. As a result, when he informed their superior that I was Skales. I was asked by my superior to name the song I wished to perform. He referenced ‘Shake Body’ and ‘Emergency’, even performing a few lines from the latter.
„Er sagte, ich würde für sie auftreten, damit ich auf der Matte schlafen kann. He said they would give me a special place when I perform because all of them sleep on the floor. I performed, sang the lyrics and everything shamelessly.
He genuinely felt pity for me, stating that this boy did not belong here. During your time in the cell, your family must send money to the police for your food; otherwise, you won’t eat. As I was leaving, I purchased a lot of food for them and expressed my gratitude.
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