'I've had to deny my mother before' - Skales

Nigerian singer Skales in a recent interview opens up on his difficult childhood.

The 'Shake body' singer in a recent chat with Pulse Saturday Beats, says growing up as a tough one.

playSkales and mum (Google)

According to him, he used to sleep in a shopping complex with his mother and has had to deny her several times in the past.

"My father left us when I was really young. I do not even know how he looks like.

My mother and I used to sleep in a shopping complex at a time. I am talking about during my primary and secondary school days in Kaduna.

Then, the only hope for me was music. At some point, I told my mother I wanted to work and support her.

I was chased out of school because I did not pay school fees. I had to steal school uniform because mine was bad and I would tell my mother I saved money for it."

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Skales, his mum and Leyla

 (Instagram/youngskales )

Still speaking on their difficulties, he said, "Also, my mother would go to my friends’ houses to do their laundry, which was embarrassing to me.

I had to deny my mother. I also did not let my friends know where I lived because most of them were children of politicians." Adding, "When I told my mother I was moving to Lagos, she asked me to finish my university education in Kaduna. But I convinced her I could cope.

From Kaduna to Lagos, I got a free ride and the first place I stayed was Orile (Lagos). I lied to the person that gave me free ride that I would stay with him for a couple of days and it turned to months.

He later started a label with some friends; they knew some people but it was not easy."

playSkales completes his mother's house (Instagram)

The 'Temper' singer has since proved that he has so much love for his mother. December last year he showed off a home recently completed for his mother.

Meanwhile, Pulse reported Skales ended his affair with girlfriend, Sasay and is now dating an Ethiopian babe known as Leyla Konjo.

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Skales' new girlfriend 

(Instagram )

Recall that Skales and Sasay used to be an item for a long time with her even going as far as backing him blatantly in his face-off with Wizkid a year ago.

Reps call for rehabilitation of Ibadan museum

The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to rehabilitate the Museum of National Unity in Ibadan.

The call followed a resolution on a motion titled “Need to Rehabilitate the Museum of National Unity, Ibadan” sponsored by Rep. Adedapo Lam-Adesina.

In the motion, Lam-Adesina said that the poor state of facilities in the museum had defeated the purpose for which it was established.

He said that the dilapidated state of the museum would discourage tourists from visiting it, therefore negating the goal of using tourism for economic diversification.

According to him, three years after the civil war, the Federal Government, as part of efforts to enhance unity among Nigerians, proposed to establish museum of national unity in Ibadan, Enugu, Maiduguri and Sokoto.

“Ibadan museum of national unity was established in April 4, 2002, thus becoming the first of the four museums proposed in 1973.

“The museum has four galleries, namely unity, masquerade, pottery, and Yoruba homes, which boast of many antiquities that attract tourists from within and outside the country.

“However, the museum lacks standard conservation laboratory, research tools, modern storage system for antiquities, well-equipped library, alternative source of power, potable water and modern furniture,” Lam-Adesina said.

He said that the years of neglect of the museum made nearly all the buildings within the complex to be dilapidated and now required urgent rehabilitation.

“The museum has not received running costs for the maintenance of the complex since 2014,’’ the lawmaker added.

African Art Exhibition: 'Her Story' answers the call for change

Rele Gallery, on Sunday, opened doors to an exciting evening of multi-dimensional stories.

Her Story Exhibition brought together five female artists answering to the pledge for continuous change. It serves as an expression of diverse stories to create awareness and also propagate conversations. Each artist brought to canvas a unique expression of their stories through the eyes of a woman.

Going further than just story-telling, the exhibition sought for a celebration of feminine virtues; the quiet strength in survival and sheer joy from the victory of conquering.

Her story exhibition lent voices from Oluchi Chuks Zom, Queen Nwaneri, Buki M. Animashaun, Ayobola Kekere-Ekun, Haneefah Adam and a special feature by Ngozi Schommers.

On Acrylic and canvas, Queen Nwaneri brought to light a statement so bold. One made for the girl child and her right to being treated as a human. She makes a case for such humanity, in her works I can be; I can think; I am a woman. It is her belief that every girl-child should be given equal opportunities in regards to marriage, education, career and even her right to decisions. She interacts with the viewers, requests for them to make it a duty to not just converse but work towards a change they deserve.

Queen Nwaneri
(Rele Gallery)

Moving through another line of making a statement is Ayobola Kekere-Ekun with the Cultural Dysmorphia series that has boldly represented her navigation around the patriarchal spaces in Nigeria. Her women are sheathed, almost invisible, not to be seen or heard from. She speaks of the “eyes-wide shut” attitude most individuals have towards a problem so glaring. In her series, we also find the expectations placed on the shoulder of a woman, to not speak up because she is required to listen, and listen only.

Ayobola Kekere-Ekun
(Rele Gallery)

Black Hearted series also stands boldly in its space. Buki M. Animashaun paints her way to liberation from labels, from her story as a black woman written just in technicality. To be judged of as one thing is pain and her expression of this shows in the lurid colours observed on canvas.

Buki Animashaun
(Rele Gallery)

Haneefah Adam makes her debut in this exhibition with a female subject and a journey through time. In the beginning, we find her encrusted, searching and still in a process of discovery. From there on is her blooming and freedom; she is observed unravelling from boundaries and giving way to the woman beneath.

Haneefah Adam
(Rele Gallery)

In her ethereal photographs, we see several intriguing elements come to play. The colours radiant of feminine energy, Oluchi Chuks Zọm photographed an exciting visual representation of the long historical connection between nature and femininity. They both have something in common which is beauty; beauty so admirable and true.

Oluchi Chucks
(Rele Gallery)

In this fusion, several multiplicities have been expressed and encountered. It was an evening lighted up with the energy of the visitors, drinks from Cointreau, and appreciation from art-lovers.

Her Story Exhibition is open untill the 24th of March, 2017. So, come and share in these stories.

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