Nigerian singer Skales has said footballers enjoy more financial stability and often higher earnings than musicians, pointing to the structured pay system in football as a major advantage over the music industry’s uncertainty.
He made the remarks during an interview on The Groovy Mono Show, monitored by PUNCH Online, on Monday.
“Footballers earn more money than musicians.” he averred.
According to him, the difference lies in how income is guaranteed in football, where players continue to earn wages and bonuses as long as they remain active, regardless of fame level.
“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,” he said.
Skales contrasted this with the music industry, which he described as unstable and highly competitive, where success is not guaranteed.
“Music is very competitive and unpredictable. You can be here today and gone tomorrow,” he noted.
He further explained that maintaining relevance in music is often difficult and not something artists can fully control.
“Staying relevant in the music industry sometimes feels like something you can’t fully control,” he added.
