By Prosper Mene
Chelsea FC Women marked their emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the Women’s FA Cup final with a vibrant locker room celebration, dancing to the 2014 Nigerian Afrobeats hit “Shake Body” by Skales. The joyous moment, captured in a video shared on the team’s official X page, has gone viral, showcasing the players’ exuberance and camaraderie following their dominant performance at Wembley.
The celebration, which saw the squad grooving to the upbeat track, resonated widely, with fans and media praising the team’s spirit. The choice of “Shake Body” aligns with its recent global resurgence, sparked by Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal incorporating the song’s dance into his celebrations. Nigerian artist Skales, whose real name is Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, expressed delight at the renewed attention, noting his ambition to elevate the song’s global reach.
Chelsea’s FA Cup triumph, sealed with a commanding performance, showing their dominance in women’s football, with the viral dance video adding a lively chapter to their victory narrative. The celebration has also spotlighted Nigerian music’s growing influence, with “Shake Body” becoming an anthem for joyous moments in sport.
