Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, known professionally by his stage name Oxlade, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
He rose to prominence with the release of the song “Away”, which appeared on Rolling Stone 50 best songs of 2020.
Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman was born on 22 April 1997 in Surulere, a residential area of Lagos. After the passing of his mother at a tender age, he was raised by his father and grandmother.
His father was a lecturer at Lagos State University, where he gained admission to study History and International Relations. He enrolled for two years before dropping off to pursue his musical career.
Full Name: Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman
Date of Birth: 22 April 1997
Age: 24
Place Of Birth: Surulere, Lagos
Nationality: Nigerian
Networth: $75,000
Career:
In 2018, he was approached by A&R executive Bizzle Osikoya, right after the release of “Mamiwota” by Blaqbonez, off the Bad Boy Blaq ep, released through 100 Crowns, an imprint of Chocolate City.
On 27 December 2018, Davido allowed Oxlade to perform at the City of David concert in Lagos, and he performed for Wizkid in London at Star Boy Fest in 2019.
On 13 April 2020, he released the music video for Away, directed by TG Omori for Troniq Music. On 15 April 2020, he tells, Tami Makinde of The Native, he was instructed by TG Omori, to sit on his lady’s lap to personify the popular saying “behind every successful man is a woman.
On 7 November 2020, Drake posted a screenshot on his Instagram story, listening to Away. Right after the Canadian rapper made the post, he gained 3 million streams within 24 hours.
He achieved mainstream recognition with his hit track “Away” which peaked at number twenty-three on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 Yearly chart off his ep Oxygene, released through Troniq Music, and The Plug Entertainment, on 27 March 2020.
In January 2021, his collaboration with Dolapo, and Ms Banks on their song “Interest”, earned him his first entry on Capital XTRA Airplay Chart at number eleven on 18 February 2021. and also earned him, his first career entry on UK Afrobeats Singles Chart at number ten, and spent twelve consecutive weeks on the chart.
In October 2021, he earned his second entry on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart with his track “Ojuju”, which is currently on the chart for five consecutive weeks, since 3 October.
It also peaked at number thirteen on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 weekly chart.
He was featured on the single “Kolo” by Ice Prince, which spent eighteen consecutive weeks on chart, and peaked at number eight on TurnTable Top 50 weekly chart.
Sextape Controversy:
Ikuforiji Olaitan sex tape was leaked on the 9th, February 2022 drawing wide range of discussions on various social media platforms with the video trending much well on Twitter.
Songs:
Greed 2019
Shugar 2018
Legend 2019
Ojoro 2018
Happiness
Ojuju 2018