
Afrobeats star Skales recently opened up about his journey from extreme poverty to stardom, sharing a deeply personal story of his early struggles.
During an emotional interview on A TownHall Different Podcast, the singer recalled living in a makeshift hut with his mother in Kaduna before achieving musical success.
Here’s his heartfelt revelation:
“Life wasn’t easy growing up. From Kaduna’s poorest neighborhoods to where I stand today feels surreal. My mother, a dedicated teacher, raised me in a mud hut—we slept on mats spread over dirt floors. Owning a television was unimaginable until my EME record deal changed everything. When I reflect on that journey, it’s overwhelming.”
See the viral post below:
“My origin story? A hut in Kaduna to center stage.”
– Skales pic.twitter.com/xHEspkITOo
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) September 24, 2025
