Nigerian musician Skales finally met Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal after the footballer’s celebration video unexpectedly made Skales’ decade-old hit “Shake Body” a viral sensation

Popular Nigerian musician Skales has had a momentous meeting with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal following the resurgence of his 10-year-old track, “Shake Body.”

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The song unexpectedly became a viral anthem after Spanish footballers, including the young Lamine Yamal, created a celebration video featuring the track.

Skales shared the special occasion on his Instagram page after Barcelona’s Copa del Rey victory on April 26th. The singer was also given the opportunity to perform “Shake Body” at Barcelona’s Copa del Rey victory celebrations.

The unexpected viral fame of “Shake Body,” fueled by Lamine Yamal and other Spanish players on TikTok, has propelled the song to new heights, resulting in a significant increase in global streams for Skales.

During his visit, Skales also had the pleasure of meeting Lamine Yamal’s mother, Sheila Ebana, and his younger brother. Expressing his excitement, Skales posted, “I just met Lamine Yamal’s mom!! Now I see it runs in the family!!! Oya Shakebody” on his social media.

The meeting between the Nigerian artist and the football prodigy highlights the power of social media in unexpectedly reviving older music and creating cross-cultural connections through music and sports.