Popular Nigerian rapper and singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, professionally known as Skales, has delivered an emotional testimony about a divine turnaround in his music career, crediting a viral moment involving a Barcelona football star.
A Testimony of Fasting and Divine Intervention
In a video that surfaced online, the music star was seen at the Harvester Internal Christian Centre sharing how his career trajectory changed dramatically in 2025. Skales disclosed that he embarked on an intense period of fasting and prayer, more than he had ever done in his life, seeking God's intervention for his music.
He revealed that he faced a period of ridicule as his career seemed to be floundering. "I have been ridiculed because my career looked funny," Skales confessed during his testimony. He and his team meticulously wrote down seven specific prayer requests and formulated plans, placing their hopes in a higher power for a breakthrough.
The Barcelona Connection: Lamine Yamal's Viral Dance
The turning point, as described by the 'Shake Body' crooner, came from an unexpected source: Barcelona's talented right-winger, Lamine Yamal. A video clip of the young footballer dancing enthusiastically to Skales's hit song, "Shake Body," began circulating online and quickly went viral.
This single event acted as a catalyst, swinging doors wide open for the artist. Skales recounted one significant outcome: he found himself editing an Adidas advertisement that featured his song, a direct result of the newfound attention generated by the footballer's viral dance.
"All it took was just a simple dance video that went viral," Skales stated, marveling at the simplicity of the moment that changed everything. "My team and I had other plans, but God used a boy in Barcelona to change everything. I wrote down seven prayers, and all of them were answered in one day."
Fans Celebrate the Testimony and Highlight the Lesson
The testimony resonated deeply with fans and followers online, who flooded social media with reactions celebrating God's faithfulness. Many joined Skales in praising the divine intervention in his career.
However, some insightful comments highlighted the holistic approach Skales took. One fan, @dimaluxuryh, pointed out the crucial lesson: "See how he fasted, prayed and still had a plan? I.e strategies on how to achieve them?... God is good but he won’t multiply 0 if 0 is what you bring to the table." This observation underscored that while Skales sought spiritual help, he and his team concurrently executed practical strategies, demonstrating a blend of faith and work.
Other reactions were pure celebration. @wandmaydress wrote, "Glory be to his holy name, He's God forever," while @obizzo_wizzo simply stated, "God over everything." Another fan, @motundefash, was inspired to pray for a similar breakthrough in their own music ministry.
The singer's revelation offers a compelling narrative of resilience, faith, and the unpredictable nature of fame in the digital age, where a dance clip from a Spanish football pitch can reignite a music career in Nigeria.
