About Maksaluta.
Skeldee Maksaluta is a dynamic Nigerian musical artist and creative performer known for pioneering the unique Afrolife style of music—a vibrant fusion that blends the rich rhythms of Afrobeats with the soulful essence of Highlife, creating a sound that celebrates African culture, storytelling, and contemporary musical expression.
Originating from Nigeria, Africa, Skeldee Maksaluta brings authenticity, rhythm, and powerful stage presence to the global music scene. His artistry reflects the heartbeat of African heritage while embracing modern influences, making his sound both culturally rooted and internationally appealing.
Through captivating performances, meaningful lyrics, and energetic delivery, Skeldee Maksaluta continues to promote the Afrolife movement, positioning himself as a rising voice in African music and a cultural ambassador of rhythm, life, and sound.
Biography Journey So Far
The profile of Skeldee A.K.A Maksaluta started in the year 1994 when he was a leader of the band, The band name was DFL Meaning Da fresh Lads, The group went on with so many challenges of booking a studio for their first voice over, The group performed in various carnivals in Lagos state and out of the state where the group gained a lot of recognition as upcoming artiste. In 1999, Maksaluta(band Leader) met with Ase Music, and the group was signed for the period of Four (4) years,
The group enjoys good air play because of the single that was released popularly known as Enemies won lenu mbe, many schools performance was done then, but the group face so many challenges regarding financial problem on the mass production marketing of the album, which eventually lead to the poor sales of the album, and piracy took over the sales,
The ugly incident disorganized the band then, and one of the members of the group left, known as Scrindee, leaving Skeldee(Maksaluta) and Danny for the task ahead. After scrindee left there was a Renaissance of the group in the year 2003 for NO-LIMITT since then God has been doing great and marvelous surprises for the group.
In 2015 Skeldee Maksaluta worked with Mr. Anthony Quinn the CEO of “Multi-Platinum Record Entertainment (MPRE) “and Mrs. Gail Smiley the CEO of “Black Platinum 317 Records”. A promo pre-release of a single titled “African Life” was done on April 3rd, 2015. In 2017 another single titled Keep Hope Alive was released. In 2024 another single was released titled “Enemies Reloaded”
Mission:
1. Uniting people with different cultures, tribes and races through music.
2. Introducing the beauty of “Afrolife Music” style to the world
3. To celebrate peace, love and unity among the people through music.
4. Putting an end to terrorism through music
5, Creating dynamic impact in African music.
Awards & Honours
Skeldee Maksaluta is a musician with the genre of music style known to be Afrolife Music created and founded by Maksaluta. Afrolife Music comprises the class of diluted Pop, Classical, Urban Afro and world music genre reformed.
- 2012 – Selected for 5 Grammy Award Ballots 2012 as the leader of No-Limitt band.
- 2012 – Requested for Famous NAACP Award 2012 as the leader of No-Limitt band.
- 2012 – 2014 – Rated as the only African art at the MTV Top 40 2012/2013-2014.
- 2015 – 2017 – Selected for Grammy Award Ballots as Maksaluta.
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Skeldee Maksaluta is a musician with the genre of music style known to be Afrolife Music created and founded by Maksaluta. Afrolife Music comprises the class of diluted Pop, Classical, Urban Afro and world music genre reformed. Maksaluta is ready to join any major label worldwide because he has all what it takes to be […]
Featured on NAACP Award
From humble beginnings, Maksaluta has proved himself worthy to be at the top. Representing hundreds of African artists, their heart and ear for music has put him on the top rate on NAACP awards for many years and he is not done yet!
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