Oxlade is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer
Smoking is often associated with the creative space, particularly among musicians.
However, Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has disclosed that he does not smoke or use hard drugs.
In an interview with Gospel singer Tim Godfrey, Oxlade explained that his family and religious upbringing influenced his decision to avoid vices.
The Nigerian Afrobeats singer noted that he comes from a strong Christian and musically inclined family and even started his music career in the choir, which shaped his personality and his approach to music.
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“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. I was raised in a musically inclined family. 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,” he said.
Oxlade added that he feels blessed by God, especially as he has toured forty (40) major cities with his debut album.
“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 added.
“I don’t smoke 🚭. I don’t take drugs.”
– Oxlade pic.twitter.com/ClfaZbBdkz
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) January 19, 2026
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