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Nigerian singer Skales has addressed the backlash that followed his testimony at Harvesters Church, clarifying his position and insisting that sharing how God has worked in his life should never be considered wrong.
The controversy began after Skales took to the pulpit to testify about the resurgence of his music career, crediting Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal for helping revive interest in his 2015 hit song, Shake Body.
According to the singer, Yamal’s use of the song brought renewed global attention, leading to increased streams and conversations around his music years after its release.
While some applauded the testimony, others criticized it, questioning whether it was appropriate to credit a footballer during a church service. The backlash quickly gained momentum on social media, with critics accusing Skales of misplacing spiritual priorities.
Reacting to the criticism on X (formerly Twitter), Skales admitted that his first response may have been emotionally driven. He explained that after reflecting on the situation, he felt the need to clarify his stance with a calmer and more thoughtful explanation, especially for the sake of fellow believers.
“I may have responded too quickly to the concerns raised about my crossover testimony at Harvesters Church,” he wrote. “After sitting with it, I felt it was important to respond again this time with more clarity and less emotion, for the sake of the Body of Christ.”
The singer went on to defend his testimony, stressing that serving God is not limited to the pulpit alone. According to Skales, professionals across various fields including music, film, sports, and education—also serve God through their talents and daily work.
Backing his argument with scripture, Skales referenced 1 Corinthians 12:28, which speaks about the diversity of callings within the body of Christ. He emphasized that believers who are not pastors or preachers do not have a lesser calling, but rather a different assignment.
“As children of the Lord, we all have our part to play,” he stated. “I truly believe that those who believe in the Word but are not in the pulpit do not have a lesser calling, just a different assignment.”
Skales further explained that the impact of God’s work in a person’s life does not have to be expressed solely through traditional church roles. He maintained that testimonies can come from everyday experiences and professional breakthroughs.
“Just because something doesn’t happen from the pulpit doesn’t make it any less significant,” he added. “Musicians, filmmakers, athletes, teachers we all exist to make life lighter for others, serving God through what we’ve been called to do.”
Standing firm on his faith, the singer concluded by stating that he would never believe it is wrong to testify about God’s blessings in his life.
“I’m a child of God, and I have no problem sharing that with the world,” he wrote.
Despite the criticism, Skales’ clarification has sparked further conversations online about faith, vocation, and the different ways believers can express gratitude for personal breakthroughs.
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