Nigerian singer Skales has stated that footballers earn more than musicians, pointing to the financial structure of professional football. In an interview on The Groovy Mono Show, which was monitored by PUNCH Online on Monday, he said, "Footballers earn more money than musicians." He explained that active footballers receive regular salaries and bonuses regardless of global fame. "As long as you are an active footballer and you're playing, you're earning salaries and bonuses. You don't have to be the most popular player in the world," Skales noted.
He described the music industry as unpredictable and highly competitive, adding that relevance in music often feels beyond an artist's control. "Music is very competitive and unpredictable. You can be here today and gone tomorrow," he said. Skales revealed he once lost a jewellery endorsement deal worth over $300,000 because it was tied to a young footballer. He used the incident to illustrate how footballers access lucrative off-pitch opportunities even without widespread recognition.
According to Skales, only a few Nigerian musicians achieve significant financial success, while many struggle to earn consistently. He emphasized that professional football offers a more reliable path to financial stability than a music career. "Football gives you a more reliable path to financial stability if you make it professionally," he said.
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