Nigeria, May 5 -- Nigerian singerSkales has opened up about a shocking experience performing his hit song "Shake Body"behind bars.

In a recent interview withZikoko Media, the artist shared how he and his manager were arrested after a disagreement with a powerful Nigerian billionaire.

According to Skales, even though he wasn't the main target, he refused to leave his manager and ended up being thrown in a police cell too.

While in the cell, one of the inmates recognized him and confirmed he really was Skales. That moment sparked an unexpected "performance" opportunity.

"They told me if I wanted a better place to sleep on a mat instead of the floor I had to perform," Skales said. "The cell boss even sang a few lines from 'Emergency'and ...