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Oxlade

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2018–2026

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Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, known professionally as Oxlade, was born on April 22, 1997, in Surulere, a residential neighborhood of Lagos. He was discovered by the A&R executive Bizzle Osikoya in 2018, shortly after the release of Blaqbonez's "Mamiwota" off the Bad Boy Blaq EP, released through 100 Crowns. This encounter marked the beginning of a trajectory that saw Oxlade sign a management contract with The Plug and a recording deal with Troniq Music on December 27, 2018.

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Biography of Oxlade

OXYGENE and the international breakthrough

On March 27, 2020, Oxlade released his first EP, "OXYGENE", which contained the single "Away". This track quickly became an international hit, appearing at number 23 on the 2020 Nigerian TurnTable Top 50 year-end chart. The music video was directed by TG Omori and released on April 15, 2020.

Eclipse and production by DJ Coublon

On August 20, 2021, Oxlade released his second EP, "Eclipse", produced entirely by DJ Coublon. This album marked a phase of artistic consolidation, where the artist explored sounds that bridged the gap between experimental Afro-fusion and the mainstream. During this same period, he collaborated with Dolapo and Ms Banks on "Interest", which reached number 11 on the Capital XTRA Airplay Chart, and released "Ojuju" in October 2021, which ranked 13th on the TurnTable Top 50.

Ku Lo Sa and institutional recognition

On June 10, 2022, Oxlade released the single "Ku Lo Sa", which reached number 11 on the Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20. This breakthrough earned him the title of Pandora Africa's Next Artist in July 2022, a recognition that underscores his status as a rising figure on the international Afrobeat scene.

OFA: Oxlade From Africa

This album marks an important milestone in his career thanks to the presence of various international featured artists: Bobi Wine, Popcaan, Dave, Fally Ipupa, Flavour N'abania, and Wande Coal. On May 19, 2023, he had already released "Ovami" featuring Flavour, and on July 12, 2023, "Intoxycated" featuring Dave, foreshadowing the collaborative richness of this album.

Oxlade's musical style

Oxlade is recognized as a major figure on the international Afrobeat scene. His style is described as a bridge between experimental Afro-fusion, known as Alte, and the mainstream. His voice is referred to as "smooth", and his lyrics blend English and Pidgin English, exploring contemporary themes such as love. This musical identity allows him to navigate with ease between local and international scenes.

Distinctions and chart achievements

In May 2023, Oxlade won the Listener's Choice award at the Soundcity MVP Awards for "Ku Lo Sa". He was also named Pandora Africa's Next Artist in July 2022. His discography is structured around three main phases: the release of the EP "OXYGENE" in 2020, the EP "Eclipse" in 2021, and the publication of the album "OFA (Oxlade From Africa)" in 2024.

Featurings · 9

Bobi Wine, Dave, Fally Ipupa, Flavour N'abania, Ojahbee, Popcaan, Sarkodie, Tomi Owó, Wande Coal

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Profile updated on 2026-11-05.

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OFA (Oxlade From Africa)

2024 · 16 titres