Nigerian singer Skales has shared an emotional testimony about how his fortunes changed in 2025, crediting a viral moment involving Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal as a major turning point in his career and personal journey.
The singer made this revelation while giving his testimony at Harvesters church, where he spoke candidly about his struggles, faith, and the unexpected breakthrough that reshaped his year.
Skales shares life-changing encounter
Speaking before the congregation, the musician recounted how he began the year with intense prayers and fasting, describing the season as the most spiritually demanding period of his life.
According to Skales, he deliberately withdrew from distractions and focused on seeking divine intervention after feeling that his music career had stalled and public perception of him had shifted negatively.
He revealed that he wrote down seven specific prayer points, carefully noting areas of his life and career where he needed urgent change and divine help.
Remarkably, Skales testified that all seven prayer points were answered in a single day, something he described as overwhelming and humbling.
Skales explained that the viral clip, which showed the teenage football star dancing casually to his song, sparked renewed attention for his music and helped revive public interest in his career.
He added that the moment felt surreal, as he woke up to countless notifications, messages, and calls from fans, promoters, and industry figures who had suddenly rediscovered his work.
The clip quickly spread across social media platforms, generating millions of views and reactions from fans, football lovers, and music enthusiasts around the world.
Many praised the unexpected crossover between football and music, while others described it as a perfect example of how global stars can influence culture beyond their primary fields.
Skales invited to Barcelona performance
Recall that in April, following the video of Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal popularizing Skales’ 2015 hit “Shake Body,” it led to a major career resurgence for the Nigerian singer.
The renewed buzz resulted in exclusive invitations to high-profile events, including club celebrations such as the Copa del Rey festivities, where Skales reportedly performed live for players and guests.
The momentum also inspired Skales to release a tribute song titled “Dance Like Lamine Yamal,” further cementing the connection between the viral moment and his musical comeback.
According to him, the attention not only restored his confidence but also opened doors he believed had been permanently closed in the music industry.
While speaking at Harvesters, he said in part …
“Earlier this year [2025], I prayed a lot, I fasted a lot; I’ve never fasted like this year. I told God that he needed to bless me because I’m being laughed at and my career just looked funny. I wrote down seven prayer points, and all of them happened in one day. The one that changed my life was when a kid in Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, did a simple dance step to my song, and it went viral.”
The testimony has since sparked widespread reactions online, with many fans describing it as inspiring and a reminder of the power of faith, consistency, and unexpected opportunities.
Others noted how social media continues to play a crucial role in reshaping careers, sometimes years after a song’s original release.
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“I wrote down seven prayer points, and all of them happened in one day cus people were already laughing at my career. The one that changed my life was when a kid in Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, did a simple dance step to my song, and it went viral.”
-Skales pic.twitter.com/AflxWAoynl
— Arthur🇳🇬🇬🇧🇸🇳 (@AjMachalaa) January 1, 2026