Nigerian singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has said that footballers make more money than musicians, pointing to the structure of the sport and the stability it offers compared to the music industry.
The ‘Shake Body’ crooner stated this during an interview on ‘The Groovy Mono Show’, saying, “Footballers earn more money than musicians.”
He explained that football provides a steady income even for players who are not globally known, saying, “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 contrasted this with the music industry, which he said is driven by competition and changing trends.
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“Music is very competitive and unpredictable. You can be here today and gone tomorrow,” he noted.
According to him, success in music depends on staying relevant over time, a factor he said is not always within an artist’s control.
“Staying relevant in the music industry sometimes feels like something you can’t fully control,” he added.
The singer also shared a personal experience, saying he once missed out on a jewellery deal worth more than $300,000.
“I once lost a jewellery deal worth over $300,000 because it was linked to a footballer,’ he said.
He said the incident shows how footballers often benefit from endorsement deals beyond their on-field performance.
“Footballers get endorsement deals even if they’re not globally famous,” he explained.
Skales added that while some musicians achieve financial success, many others do not earn consistently.
“Only a few artists make a lot of money, but many are struggling to earn consistently,” he said.
He concluded by stressing that football offers a more stable financial path for those who make it at the professional level.
“Football gives you a more reliable path to financial stability if you make it professionally,” Skales stated.
