Afrobeats singer Skales has dismissed circulating claims that fellow artist Burna Boy gave him N600,000 during a period of financial hardship.
Speaking on the Adesope Live show, Skales said the story originated from a Burna Boy fan on X (formerly Twitter), who fabricated the narrative. The singer said he had to personally reach out to the fan, identified as Benny, to understand the motivation behind the false claim.
“There was a time I had to reach out to a Burna Boy fan on Twitter, I think his name is Benny or something. I asked him what I had done to him to warrant the hate he exhibits towards me. He created a fake news that there was a time that I was broke and Burna Boy helped me with N600,000. That never happened,” Skales explained.
The singer urged his colleagues and the public to remain cautious of overzealous fans spreading misinformation and encouraged direct communication between artists to prevent unnecessary misunderstandings.
Skales’ clarification highlights the challenges Nigerian celebrities face in managing fan-driven rumours in the digital age, emphasizing the importance of verifying information before accepting or sharing it.
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