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Skales Recounts Forced Performance in Police Custody
Nigerian artist Skales recently shared a startling anecdote detailing his experience while unjustly detained. In an interview with Zikoko media, Skales revealed that he and his manager were arrested following a dispute with a wealthy individual. While incarcerated, Skales was coerced into performing his popular tracks “Shake Body” and “Emergency” for fellow inmates in exchange for more comfortable sleeping arrangements. He further stated that he declined an offer from inmates to assassinate the billionaire responsible for his arrest. Skales’ account sheds light on the potential abuses of power within the Nigerian legal system and the unsettling circumstances faced by individuals within its custody.