I Don’t Indulge in Drugs or Smoking – Oxlade
Kehinde Adeleye
Afrobeats sensation Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has revealed that he does not smoke or take hard drugs, crediting his upbringing and faith for his clean lifestyle.
In a candid interview with gospel singer Tim Godfrey, the ‘Ku Lo Sa’ hitmaker explained that his strong Christian and musically inclined family played a pivotal role in shaping his character and approach to music.
Oxlade shared that he began his musical journey in the church choir, coordinating groups across all age ranges, from children to youth and the mass choir.
“I don’t smoke. I don’t take drugs. I was a choir coordinator for every age group; children’s church, teen church, the youth choir and the mass choir. All my life I have been in the choir,” he said.
He also highlighted his family’s musical heritage, saying, “My grandma is a deaconess and an amazing singer. My grandad used to be a multi-instrumentalist. My mum could dance and sing. I have a pastor in my family. My gospel music writing is actually the best. Gospel music is the best music.”
The singer further reflected on his faith, stating that his career success is guided by God. “Regardless of whichever perspective I am viewed, you should know that God is equally blessing me as much as he is blessing you. You can’t tour 40 cities with your debut album if God doesn’t want it to happen. As long as God is ordaining these steps and movements, there is really nothing for me to worry about,” he said.
Oxlade’s revelations offer insight into the disciplined lifestyle and faith-driven foundation that underpin his meteoric rise in the Afrobeats scene.
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