Skales wants Ballon d’Or award performance: Nigerian Afrobeats star wants Shake Body on global stage

Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer Skales has recently shared a bold and ambitious dream.

Skales took to social media to announce his aspiration to perform at major football events, specifically mentioning the prestigious Ballon d’Or Awards.

In his post, he wrote, “Performing at ballon dor or caf or any major football event next up… fingers crossed … it is done in JESUS NAME ,”

Skales has long been a prominent figure in the Nigerian music industry, known for his chart-topping hits like “Shake Body,” which originally gained traction after its release in 2014.

The song experienced a massive resurgence in 2025 when it went viral after being used by Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal while he was on duty for Spain during the 2025 Copa del Rey tournament.

A TikTok video posted on Lamine’s page, featuring the 17-year-old football star dancing to “Shake Body” alongside teammates Nico Williams and Samu Omorodion, garnered over 142 million views, sparking a global trend.

Barcelona players and social media users worldwide began recreating the choreography, breathing new life into Skales’ decade-old hit and propelling him back into the international spotlight.

Capitalizing on this viral moment, Skales met up with Yamal in Barcelona, further solidifying his connection to the football world.

The meeting was a significant milestone for Skales, who had flown to Seville to attend the Copa del Rey final, where he watched Barcelona defeat Madrid 3–2 at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla to claim the title.

Inspired by Yamal’s role in the song’s resurgence, Skales released a new track titled Dance Like Lamine Yamal, a tribute to the Barcelona teenage superstar.

Following the loss to Inter Milan, Skales received criticism from some Barcelona fans who blamed him for distracting Yamal.

He teamed up with Super Eagles star Victor Boniface in Germany, where he was gifted a Bayer Leverkusen jersey.

It was another celebratory moment for “Shake Body” when the Chelsea women’s team was seen dancing to the track after their dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the Women’s FA Cup final .