Nigerian artist Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, is experiencing a major career resurgence as his decade-old hit single, Shake Body, makes a stunning comeback. Originally released in 2014, the infectious Afrobeats track has recently gone viral on TikTok, reigniting global interest and propelling the song to new heights on digital streaming platforms.
In April 2025, Skales reached a significant milestone, surpassing one million monthly listeners on Spotify for the first time in his career. Just a month later, that number doubled to two million, marking a major moment for the artist.
Adding to the wave of success, Shake Body has officially debuted at #98 on the Global Spotify Viral Songs chart, marking Skales’ entry into one of the platform’s most competitive global rankings. The song is also charting on the viral charts in more than 30 countries, including Spain, Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and France. This revival has cemented Shake Body as a timeless anthem and spotlighted Skales’ enduring relevance in the Afrobeats scene.
