In a beautiful collision of music and football, Nigerian Afrobeats star Skales finally met Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal after his 2015 hit “Shake Body” became the unofficial soundtrack of the Blaugrana’s Copa del Rey triumph.
The moment capped off a whirlwind few weeks for Skales, whose song—once a continental smash—found a second life in Spain after a viral clip showed Yamal, Nico Williams, and Samu Omorodion joyfully dancing to it in training. The video sparked the #ShakeBodyChallenge, sending streams of the track soaring and setting the stage for an unforgettable football-meets-music crossover.
A Pre-Match Dance with the Yamal Family
Before Barcelona’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid in Seville, Skales had already begun his own celebration.
In a heartwarming Instagram post, he shared a video dancing to “Shake Body” with none other than Yamal’s mother, Sheila Ebana, and his younger brother, Keyne.
“I just met Lamine Yamal’s mom!! Now I see it runs in the family!!! Oya Shakebody,” Skales captioned the clip, which instantly resonated with fans. The wholesome moment highlighted how music transcends borders, uniting cultures in unexpected ways.
On the pitch, 17-year-old Yamal proved why he’s one of football’s most exciting talents, delivering two crucial assists in the final. His pinpoint pass set up Pedri’s opener, and another brilliant play helped Ferran Torres equalize before Jules Koundé’s extra-time winner sealed the trophy for Barcelona.
After the final whistle, the long-awaited meeting between Skales and Yamal finally happened. The two shared celebratory selfies and videos, marking a full-circle moment where a Nigerian anthem and a Spanish football prodigy’s joy intertwined.
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The resurgence of “Shake Body” is a testament to the unpredictable nature of internet culture. Originally released nearly a decade ago, the track found new life purely through organic, joyful moments—first with Yamal and his teammates, then with his family, and finally with Skales himself joining in the celebrations.
For Skales, it’s a career highlight that underscores Afrobeats’ global reach. For Yamal, it’s a reminder that even football’s brightest young stars are just fans at heart—dancing to great music and creating memories that stretch far beyond the pitch.
As Barcelona’s players lifted the Copa del Rey, one thing was clear: football and music share a universal language. And in this case, it was a Nigerian hit that brought the rhythm to a Spanish triumph.