Skales
- January 4, 2024
- Rapper
Quick Facts
Full Name | Skales |
Occupation | Rapper |
Date Of Birth | Apr 1, 1991(1991-04-01) |
Age | 33 |
Birthplace | Kaduna |
Country | Nigeria |
Birth City | Kaduna State |
Horoscope | Aries |
Skales Biography
Name | Skales |
Birthday | Apr 1 |
Birth Year | 1991 |
Place Of Birth | Kaduna |
Home Town | Kaduna State |
Birth Country | Nigeria |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Skales is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on April 1, 1991 in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Nigerian rapper who is known for his hit single “Must Shine” and the album “Man of the Year.” He was included as a guest on Empire Mates Entertainment debut album in 2012.
The duo of He and Wizkid were both a prominent part of Empire Mates Entertainment in the early 2010s. also were prominent members the group Empire Mates Entertainment in the beginning of the decade.
In December 2011, Skales was involved in a car accident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The car he was in ran into a ditch and somersaulted. The accident left one dead and three injured.
Skales signed a record deal with E.M.E after meeting Banky W. in 2009. He released the singles “Mukulu” and “Keresimesi” simultaneously. Both songs were produced by Sarz and released under the outfit. The music video for the latter track was directed by Clarence Peters and uploaded to YouTube on 28 November
- Skales was one of the main acts on E.M.E’s debut compilation album, Empire Mates State of Mind (2012). He collaborated with Banky W., Wizkid, Shaydee, Niyola and DJ Xclusive on five of the album’s seven singles. He also toured with some of the aforementioned acts on the EME US Tour, which kicked off on 4 July and ended on 2 September 2012. E.M.E acts performed in several different cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington DC and Chicago. Skales supported Wizkid on his tour of London in 2012. On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti. In February 2014, Vanguard newspaper reported that Skales left E.M.E following the expiration of his four-year recording contract. E.M.E executives believed they were not getting remunerated for investing in him and refused to renew his contract.
The boy was brought up by his mom and does not have siblings. He is Raoul John Njeng.
Skales Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Rapper |
House | Living in own house. |
Skales is one of the richest Rapper from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Skales 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His mother was employed at an audio store when growing up, and this sparked the interest in music. He was a student at his school at the University of Jos and Lead City University in the latter, and was a graduate of the latter.
In 2013 the year 2013, he was a guest at Felabration in honor of Kuti, who died in 2013. Nigerian artist and activist for human rights In 2013, he performed at Felabration, which honors the late Nigerian artist and rights activist Fela Kuti…
Raoul John Njeng-Njeng (born 1 April 1991), better known by his stage name Skales (an acronym for Seek Knowledge Acquire Large Entrepreneurial Skills), is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. In 2000, he started writing rap songs in Kaduna. Between 2007 and 2008, he travelled to Jos to work with Jesse Jagz and Jeremiah Gyang. In 2008, he entered the Zain Tru Search competition and won the competition’s North Central region. His debut single “Must Shine” received numerous spin on the Rhythm FM stations in Lagos, Jos and Abuja. He later relocated to Lagos and signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2009.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Skales Dating?
According to our records, Skales is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Skales’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Skales Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Skales celebrates birthday on April 1 of every year.
Top Facts about Skales
- Skales is a Nigerian musician and rapper.
- He was born on April 1, 1991 in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
- His real name is Raoul John Njeng-Njeng.
- Skales started his music career in 2000 as a rapper.
- He was signed to Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) label in 2009.
- Skales has released three studio albums: Man of the Year (2015), The Never Say Never Guy (2017), and Mr Love (2018).
- He has won several awards including the Headies Award for Best Rap Single in 2015.
- Skales has collaborated with many top artists such as Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
- He is known for his hit songs “Shake Body” and “Temper”.
- Skales has over 2 million followers on Instagram (@youngskales).
What is skales real name?
Raoul John Njeng-Njeng
Where is skales from originally?
Kaduna, Nigeria
Which university did skales attend?
Education
Which tribe is skales?
Life and career. A native of Edo State , Raoul John Njeng-Njeng was born and raised in Kaduna State. He grew up in a single-parent household with his mother, who did menial jobs to nurture him. Skales became interested in music while regularly attending his mother’s cassette store.
Who is the richest musician in Nigeria?
Wizkid is the richest musician in Nigeria. His net worth, as estimated by Forbes, is$21 Million, making him the richest musician in Nigeria in 2022. In July 2019, the talented singer added more to his net worth after confirming a mega-deal signing for United Bank for Africa (UBA) as their brand ambassador.