Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman popularly known as Oxlade is a talented musician from Nigeria. The Afro-fusion singer describes his sound as “A bridge between the Alte and the mainstream.”

Oxlade was born on 22nd April 1997 in Lagos. He lost his mum at an early age and had to live with his Grandma. He started his University degree studying History and international relations at Lagos State University, (LASU). He dropped out of school 2 years after enrolling to pursue a career in music. His father wasn’t supportive of his actions and stopped being responsible for his expenses. Oxlade got a job opportunity in a Cybercafe where he raised money to earn a living.

 Oxlade almost gave up in music until Blaqbonez heard his single Sour and planned collaboration with him. Oxlade was further given encouragement from the Nigerian music icon, Davido, via social media. According to Oxlade, Davido sent to him at the very point he was about to give up.

Oxlade earned a spot in the hall of fame when he featured in Blaqbonez’s Mamiwota. In 2020, he released his first EP album titled Oxygene comprising of 6 tracks. Throughout his career, Oxlade has collaborated with Reekado Banks, DJ Tunez, Melvitto, and Jinmi Abduls and even international artists such as Skengdo, Sneakbo, and AM, in a track titled Brixton Boy.

His big break came with the release of Blaqbonez's Mamiwota that he featured in.

Did you know that Oxlade started in the choir as early as 10 years old?

Did you know that his family members didn't support him in his decision to go secular?