Last year, the song Shake your body became a hot banger and was played at social events and other major functions in Ghana. The man behind that song is called Skales. He is a rapper, singer and a performer.
He granted an interview to a Nigeria media where he disclosed how tough his childhood was. He narrated that things were so bad that he used to sleep in a shopping complex with his mother.
Here is what he said:
“My father left us when I was really young; I do not even know how he looks like. My mother and I used to sleep in a shopping complex at a time. I am talking about during my primary and secondary school days in Kaduna. Then, the only hope for me was music. At some point, I told my mother I wanted to work and support her. I was chased out of school because I did not pay school fees. I had to steal school uniform because mine was bad and I would tell my mother I saved money for it.
“Also, my mother would go to my friends’ houses to do their laundry, which was embarrassing to me. I had to deny my mother. I also did not let my friends know where I lived because most of them were children of politicians. When I told my mother I was moving to Lagos, she asked me to finish my university education in Kaduna. But I convinced her I could cope. From Kaduna to Lagos, I got a free ride and the first place I stayed was Orile (Lagos). I lied to the person that gave me free ride that I would stay with him for a couple of days and it turned to months. He later started a label with some friends; they knew some people but it was not easy.”
We believe his story will inspire you to aspire for greatness. Most of your favourite celebrities have all being through hell before attaining this height. It is determination and persistence that will get you there.
