Nigerian singer Skales has called on artistes and their supporters to stop encouraging hostility and prolonged rivalries within the music industry, warning that such conflicts could eventually result in loss of lives.
The singer raised the concern in a post on X, where he appealed for greater respect among people in the industry and urged those involved in music-related disputes to consider the possible consequences of escalating their disagreements.
“One day, all this beef that y’all are promoting will cause the loss of lives in this Nigerian music industry,” he wrote.
“Please, y’all better stop before it’s too late. Love is cheaper than hate, so is respect.”
Skales also opened up about some of the challenges he said he had faced throughout his career, alleging that people he once considered allies betrayed him, told lies about him and accused him of being jealous after they gained greater attention.
“In this industry, I was betrayed, lied upon, and called a jealous person. People that I thought we were on the same team told many lies about me because they got the spotlight and sold different agendas pushed to downplay my greatness,” he said.
Despite the experiences, Skales said he has remained active and relevant in the music industry after two decades.
He attributed his resilience to God’s mercy and the influence of his mother, particularly the lessons she taught him about prayer.
“God bless my mom for teaching me how to pray,” he added.
Source: Skales
