Nigerian singer Skales has warned against the growing culture of beef and rivalry in the Nigerian music industry, saying it could eventually result in loss of lives.
The singer made the remarks in a post on X, where he urged artistes and their fans to stop promoting hostility and instead embrace love and respect.
“One day all this beef that y’all are promoting will cause the loss of lives in this Nigerian music industry,” Skales wrote.
“Please y’all better stop before it’s too late. Love is cheaper than hate, so is respect.”
Skales also reflected on his own experiences in the entertainment industry, claiming that he had been betrayed and lied about by people he believed were on the same team with him.
According to the singer, some individuals changed their attitude towards him after gaining greater visibility and allegedly promoted narratives aimed at undermining his achievements.
“In this industry I was betrayed, lied upon, 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,” he said.
Despite the challenges, Skales said he had remained relevant nearly two decades into his career, crediting God and his mother for helping him navigate difficult periods.
His comments come amid renewed concerns over public rivalries and confrontations within Nigeria’s music industry and their potential impact on artistes and their supporters.
