When music critic, Editor of Pulse.NG and co-host of the hugely popular Loose Talk podcast – Osagie Alonge called out Skales for seemingly copying Olamide in his new music video, he must have thought people will join in trolling the young crooner.
https://twitter.com/OsaGz/status/918828514006196224
But for the first time ever, rather than mock him, people came to the defense of the artiste who is usually the butt of many online jokes.
This is a testament to how Nigerians value resilience and hardwork – features no one can argue Skales embodies. It is really really beautiful to watch Nigerians defend him for a change, and starting with his response, we have curated some of the best tweets.
@OsaGz U just fucked with the wrong person make I no run into you ….. I go reconstruct that ur ugly krokro monkey looking face …hater
— SKALES (@youngskales) October 13, 2017
Shine on Skales, you are indeed the Never-Say-Never guy!!
Enjoy, share.
#Skales' parents did a great done building up his self esteem & confidence. His best decision was never allowing the bile & slander from internet trolls get to him. He's doing so well for himself. He's one of the most travelled African Artists this year with gigs around the world
— Isima (@IsimaOdeh) October 13, 2017
The fact that Osagie yabbed Skales and people didn't laugh shows you how far Skales has come….The guy dey try!
— Sidney 🚀♨ (@sidramatics) October 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/MistaMaestroDRO/status/918928588094795776
Shake Body by Skales has over 15 million views on YouTube. Skales has also collaborated with Nicki Minaj, Major Lazer, PJ Morton (Maroon 5) – Run Up AfroSmash, PartyNextDoor and more. He is the 1st African Artist to perform at Reggae Beachfest. Hard work pays off. Don't give up.
— Isima (@IsimaOdeh) October 13, 2017
Skales is stronger than u think. Dude survived trolls on Twitter NG for years and still thrived. Osagz chose to choke on the wrong bone.
— Gemedia (@Gemedia_) October 13, 2017
Osagie missed the part where Skales wore clothing in his video because Olamide wore clothes too
— Noble Igwe (@Nobsdaslushhkid) October 13, 2017
Osagz would have won that arguement in 2012, but the whole town wants Skales to win in 2017, they won't have that
— mide (@abhaymudele) October 13, 2017
Skales is winning now despite all the shit life threw at him.
Can't help but like the guy.
— B!G X ☔️ (@ExcelJoab) October 13, 2017
Don’t think anyone in his/her right senses will be dragging Skales rn, Man has done good for himself thus far.
— www.naijatunez.com (@NaijaTunez) October 13, 2017
Osage’s critique will make people view skales video more…what a blessing in disguise 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/M5VEPAhH9E
— Michael_Power (@that_AM_guy) October 13, 2017
I cant hate on Skales. From the days of “skales never still blow” that guy has been relevant. I respect his hustle. Hardworking guy!
— KAYCEE GEORGE (@geokaycee) October 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/sexypetral1/status/918944173100847105
Skales = self esteem x confidence 👊🏾👊🏾 best way to survive 9ja Twitter!
— Uche Jombo (@uchejombo) October 14, 2017
Skales is very confident and strong willed .I respect that .I mean ,look at how he’s been bullied over the years .
— Bubbles🦋 (@iiv_lyn) October 13, 2017
So lovely how the TL today defended skales for once
— COC (@TweetMOPOL) October 13, 2017
Skales is a very easy target for criticism. And it's usually unfair criticism.
— Ovie (@OvieO) October 13, 2017
Hard work pays @youngskales. More blessing and thanks for those words today 🙏🏼
— Jaywon (@JAYWONJUWONLO) October 13, 2017