Speaking Out Against GTBank: Musical Artist Skales Slams Bank Amidst VDM's Arrest
"Banking Disaster" - Skales Slams GTBank, Shares Mother's Troublesome Encounter
Nigerian singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, known as Skales, has blasted Guarantee Trust Bank (GTBank) following the apprehension of social media influencer, Vincent Martins, famously known as VDM. Our site reports delve into the details.
VDM's arrest has taken public scrutiny after social media uproar about unauthorized deductions from his mother's bank account [1]. The incident took place when VDM was at the bank to file a complaint, only to be detained by the Nigerian Police [2].
Skales took to his X handle on May 4, 2025, accusing the bank of being atrocious and the worst in Nigeria. He recounted similar troubles his late mother experienced with the bank, where her salary was allegedly lost due to deductions [1].
In a separate issue, Skales has expressed bitterness about being betrayed within the music industry [3]. Using his X handle again on a later date, he hinted at disclosing his strained relationships with several artists he mentored, stressing that this betrayal has been counteracted by God's unwavering faithfulness [3].
Behind the Scene: GTBank, VDM, and Skales
- VDM and GTBank:
- VDM publicly criticized GTBank for unauthorized deductions from his mother's account, which were supposedly for loans she never obtained [3][4].
- Betrayal in the Music Industry:
- While specific betrayals aren't explicitly mentioned, Skales' career has been marred by numerous ups and downs. However, his current focus revolves around his strained relationships with artists he catapulted to stardom in the music scene [3].
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- In a recent tweet on his X handle, Nigerian artist Skales criticized Guaranteed Trust Bank (GTBank), expressing dissatisfaction over unauthorized deductions from a social media influencer's mother's account.
- Skales, as reported by our site, also shared personal experiences of trouble with GTBank, claiming his late mother lost her salary due to alleged deductions by the bank.
- The influencer, Vincent Martins, commonly known as VDM, has been at the center of public controversy after his arrest by the Nigerian Police at GTBank, following complaints about unauthorized deductions from his mother's account [1].
- Earlier in May 2025, Skales indirectly accused the bank of being the worst in Nigeria, insinuating a pattern of misconduct.
- In a different matter, Skales voiced frustration about betrayal within the music industry, alluding to strained relationships with artists he mentored, a subject he further addressed on his X handle [3].
- Parallel to the VDM incident, VDM himself accused GTBank of unauthorized deductions for loans his mother never obtained [3][4].
- On social media, entertainment celebrities and the public have been actively discussing Skales' comments about GTBank and the VDM situation, adding to the growing discourse surrounding the bank's practices.
