Nigerian singer Skales has raised the alarm over the growing culture of beef and rivalry in the Nigerian music industry, warning that unchecked hostility could eventually lead to loss of lives.
The singer issued the warning in a post on X, urging artistes and fans to stop promoting hatred and hostility and 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 spoke about his personal experiences in the industry, alleging that he had been betrayed, lied about and labelled jealous by people he believed were on the same team with him.
He said some individuals changed their narratives about him after gaining the spotlight and allegedly attempted to undermine 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 wrote.
Despite the challenges, Skales said he has remained relevant nearly two decades after beginning his career.
The singer credited God and his mother for helping him navigate difficult periods and remain standing in the Nigerian music industry.
His warning comes amid recurring rivalries and public clashes among artistes, with Skales urging industry stakeholders to prioritise respect and peaceful coexistence before tensions escalate beyond verbal exchanges.
