Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, known professionally by his stage name Oxlade, recently opened up about a harrowing experience of racial abuse he faced while in France.
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The incident, which occurred in Monaco, was a pivotal moment that inspired the title of his debut album, “Oxlade From Africa.”
During an episode of “The Datebizz” podcast, Oxlade shared that the abuse awakened him to his African identity and made him acutely aware of the negative stereotypes often associated with people of African descent.
“The experience made me realize that while we in Africa see ourselves as normal human beings, many foreigners view us as inferior or exotic,” he explained.
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The 27-year-old blends elements of Afrobeats, R&B, and Soul to create a masterpiece.
In an interview with Guardian Life, the Surulere-born singer stated that he makes music when his heart is full, so his music is born out of experience.
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He came into the limelight in 2020 with the release of the song “Away.” He has collaborated with several artistes including Wizkid, Fireboy DML, Tems, and other great artistes.
Notably, Oxlade gained admission into Lagos State University to study History and International Relations but dropped out in his second year after getting involved with gangs and bad influences on campus.
His music resonates well with Gen-Z and millennials alike, and his fanbase is both national and international.
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