Rapper Skales Shares Divine Moment at Shiloh in 2013 That Gave Birth to His Hit Song Shake Body

Rapper Skales Shares Divine Moment at Shiloh in 2013 That Gave Birth to His Hit Song Shake Body

  • Rapper Skales shared how he attended a Christian event dubbed Shiloh that turned his life around
  • Skales, who recounted how his colleague Timaya took him to the Christian gathering, shared what he did that made God bless him with 'Shake Body'
  • The rapper's revelation came as 'Shake Body' blowed up once again, ten years after it was released.

Nigerian rapper and singer Raoul Nkeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has shared how he was divinely blessed with his 2015 hit song 'Shake Body.'

He revealed this happened after attending a Christian event, Shiloh, believed to be the one organised by Bishop David Oyedepo's Winners Chapel in 2013.

Skales recounts attending Shiloh in 2013 with Timaya.
Rapper Skales claims Shake Body was inspired by God during Shiloh in 2013. Credit: skales
Source: Instagram

In a viral tweet, Skales disclosed that he attended the event alongside his colleague, Timaya.

According to the rapper, he, alongside others at the event, were told to write down seven things they were praying for.

He disclosed his prayer point was to get a song that would take over the world.

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Skales stated that God gave him a divine, unending song through his 2015 song 'Shake Body.'

"In 2013 @timayatimaya took me to Shiloh and we were told to write down 7 things we are praying for and I wrote a song that will take me to the ends of the world 7 times … fast forward till today he gave me a divine unending song … when they think it’s over another thing pops up about this dam song … LORD JESUS THANK YOU," he wrote.
Skales shares story behind his hit song Shake Body.
Rapper Skales recounts attending a Christian event Shiloh in 2013. Credit: skales.
Source: Instagram

Skales' post about his song his below:

Legit.ng reported that Skales' 'Shake Body' became popular again, 10 years after it was first released.

The song went viral after 17-year-old football star Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona was unveiled with 'Shake Body.'

Reactions trail Skales' post about Shiloh

Legit.ng captured some of the comments that trailed Skales' revelation about Shake Body. Read them below:

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TruthBeToldOO1 wrote:

"Giving glory to God is fine, but constantly recycling one song for relevance shows lack of growth, focus on creating timeless music not clinging to old hits, truth be told."

9tin99 reacted:

"Not a miracle, you toiled and labored for it. Talent wise you over Sabi Skalo."

jiggamotion said:

"Build your catalogue now. Drop more good afrobeat songs. Use this opportunity @youngskales I mean good feel good vibes songs."

YemiOJUOLAPE reacted:

"They blasted SHAKE BODY for KING CROSS London England yesterday without you being there GOD IS FAITHFUL TO YOU."

Micheal54262505 said:

"May the heavens continue to bless you as you bless the world with your melody ."

Mr_David_02 wrote:

"I deh take December retreat or shiloh seriously,cos anything wey you ask God no go fail."

_AGHAZZY said:

"Bigger you I pray More greese to your elbow. God will continue to uplift you Skales. You will succeed beyond enemies expectations. Amen."

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Skales taunted over Barca's loss

Legit.ng previously reported that Skales was dragged over Barcelona’s Champions League loss to Inter Milan, which ended in a 7-6 aggregate defeat.

Skales had praised God on X after the match, but faced heavy criticism online. Critics taunted him as they compared Barca’s loss to his career.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Olumide Alake (Entertainment Editor) Olumide Alake is a Lifestyle and Entertainment Journalist with 7 years of experience in news media. He holds an awarded certificate from the Editorial CDS during his service year. He has worked with some online media outfits notable are Naijaloaded, Jaguda, Kemifilani. Olumide bagged an award for the best exclusive article at Legit.ng and Best Entertainer Editor 2023. Contact: olumide.alake@corp.legit.ng

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