Popular Nigerian singer, Skales has shared an emotional story about his early struggles, recounting how he once lived in a hut with his late mother while growing up in Kaduna.
The talented music star revealed this during his appearance on the podcast, A TownHall Different Podcast, where he opened up about his humble beginnings and the difficulties he faced before fame and success came his way.
According to him, life was extremely tough while growing up. He recalled how he and his mother lived in a small hut in Kaduna where they could barely afford basic comforts. At the time, they would spread mats on the bare floor to sleep, with his mother using wrappers to make the sleeping area slightly more comfortable.
Skales further explained that things eventually got better when they managed to move into a boys’ quarters (BQ), which felt like an upgrade compared to their hut. However, he stressed that life was still very challenging, and those memories remain with him till today.
Skales recalls living without a TV
The singer narrated that growing up in such an environment, he never had the luxury of owning or even seeing a TV until he got signed to Banky W’s record label, EME. He revealed how amazed he was at having his first television in his own room, and even joked about switching it on and off repeatedly out of excitement and disbelief.
He noted that coming from such a humble background to where he is now feels surreal, and sometimes he pauses to reflect on how far he has come despite all the struggles.
His words …
“I’ve been through a lot. I come from Kaduna from a poor family. My mum was a teacher. I used to live in a hut before we moved to like BQ. A proper, we sleep on the floor with mats, and my mom would put wrapper on the floor. So coming from that situation, to becoming who I am right now is crazy men. Sometimes I just look at it and I’m like that’s crazy. I never saw TV. The first time I saw TV was when EME signed me. Like to have my own TV in my room.”
The heartfelt revelation has stirred emotional reactions online, with many netizens commending Skales for his resilience and persistence despite a rough start in life. His story continues to inspire fans who look up to him as proof that humble beginnings don’t define one’s future.
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“I’ve been through a lot. I used to live in a hut.”
– Skales pic.twitter.com/xHEspkITOo
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) September 24, 2025