- Apostle Harrison Ayintete, criticized singer Skales for his recent testimony.
- Skales claimed that his song “Shake Body” regained popularity after Barcelona player Lamine Yamal danced to it in a viral video.
- Ayintete argued that Skales’ testimony does not promote godliness or spiritual growth.
Apostle Harrison Ayintete, founder and lead pastor of The Goodness Nation Ministries, has criticised singer Skales over his testimony about the renewed popularity of his song Shake Body, saying it does not inspire godliness or spiritual growth.
The cleric made the comments after Skales shared how his prayer points were answered in a single day when Barcelona star Lamine Yamal posted a video dancing to the track, which quickly went viral and reignited its success.
In a detailed Instagram post on 4 January 2026, Ayintete clarified that he had no personal issues with Skales, but he raised concerns about the spiritual value of the testimony.
He explained that his focus was not on Skales enjoying the fruit of his labour but rather on the message that such testimonies send when shared in a church environment. The post included a screenshot of a private chat between the pastor and the singer.
Addressing Skales directly, Ayintete wrote:
“Dear @skales, since you reached me privately, you and I don’t have a relationship so I don’t think we should have a private chat. The conversation is not even about you, naturally, I don’t think you are a serious believer, thus the issue is not your issue.” He added: “Your testimony does not inspire Godliness. I don’t have any issues with you dear brother. If you gave that testimony on your own platform, it is really not my business, I believe you have the right to enjoy the fruit of your labour.”
The pastor then addressed Skales’ local church, questioning its decision to publicise the testimony.
He argued that highlighting success connected to secular music, which he described as promoting immorality, could encourage young people to pursue ungodly paths while still expecting God’s blessings.
“However, if your music that promoted immorality has succeeded, your church shouldn’t have projected that as testimony, it will only make more younger people do immoral music and immoral things whilst seeking God’s blessings on it. It is the very wrong example,” he wrote.
Ayintete’s remarks underscore his belief that testimonies shared in church should promote spiritual growth, devotion, and maturity.
By clarifying that his comments were not directed at Skales personally, he emphasised that his concern was about protecting the integrity of the Christian community and ensuring that examples presented to believers encourage godly values.
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Read some comments below:
@ajlmuzic:”A clear example that the Gospel is offensive to religion while the preacher refuses to be offended 🙌 More grace to you sir, harrisonayintete 🔥🙌❤️”
@kardinal_beku:”But you mentor invited content creators to his church and even dance the so called unholy dance with them. Bro you have no moral right to dictate who comes before God. You duty is to accept all that comes before him the way they are. This ur bias is what turns people away from religion not God. Neither do I condemn you was his words.”
@mrclassical01:”Worldly artiste coming to church should even be a big win for the church because at the end of the day the gospel centers on wining souls …if you are condemning someone’s testimonies to God then with all due respect something must be very very wrong with you.”
@janelobae:”I’m just dumbfounded with the comments I’m seeing here. Because when did we all especially men of God start judging what is supposed to be testimony or not. Aren’t we supposed to leave all that for God. Omo Una too do ooooo”
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