On April 30, 2025, Nigerian singer Skales (@youngskales) sparked a heated debate on X with a post defending fellow artist Burna Boy. In the viral post, Skales urged fans to “put some respect on Burna’s name,” addressing rumors and emphasizing that Burna Boy is “not anybody’s mate,” including himself. The Skales Burna Boy respect controversy has divided fans, with some praising Skales for his humility and others criticizing him for his tone.
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Pls and pls put some respect on burnas 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 (@youngskales) April 30, 2025
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“Pls and pls put some respect on burnas 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 🙏” In this post, Skales addresses unspecified rumors about Burna Boy, referring to him as “Odg”. Skales’ plea for respect highlights his admiration for Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar, while also attempting to dispel misinformation circulating online. The post comes on the heels of Skales’ recent success with his 2015 hit “Shake Body,” which became the anthem for FC Barcelona’s Copa del Rey celebrations after their 3-2 win over Real Madrid on April 26, 2025.
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Skales, born Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, has been in the spotlight recently due to the resurgence of his 2015 hit “Shake Body.” The song became a viral sensation during FC Barcelona’s Copa del Rey celebrations in Seville, Spain, on April 26, 2025. Skales attended the event, mingling with players like Lamine Yamal and sharing his excitement on X. This global recognition contrasts with the controversy surrounding his Burna Boy comments, highlighting both his professional highs and the challenges of navigating public perception in the music industry.
