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  • Music industry Gatekeepers Boycotting me– Oxlade

    Music industry Gatekeepers Boycotting me– Oxlade

    Nigerian Singer Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has spoken out against industry insiders, accusing them of blacklisting him within the Nigerian music industry.

    He claimed that certain gatekeepers are deliberately boycotting him, while some senior colleagues are resorting blackmail tactics against him.

    Additionally, Oxlade lamented that some people who have copied his musical style are now engaging in backbiting behavior towards him.

    “Many boys don dey sound like me and still many boys don dey backbit me. Why me?

    “Some gatekeepers don dey boycott me. Some OGs don dey blackmail me,” he made this known in a recent freestyle on Glitch Africa.

     

  • Asake and I are no longer best friends – Oxlade

    Asake and I are no longer best friends – Oxlade

    Nigerian singer, Oxlade, has revealed why he’s not longer best of friends with Afrobeats sensation, Asake.

    The two music stars used to be very close friends and various video clips of them online freestyling.

    Oxlade had in recent interview with Rolling Stone, revealed that he and Asake “back then”, used to roll together and as the latter was actually one of the first people to give him thoughts on his song that would go on to become an international hit “Ku Lo Sa.”

    He said:

    “Back then, myself and Asake used to really roll together. He was like “Yo, the song is going to go crazy. It’s going to go crazy.” I was like, “Ehh, every song, everybody says it’s going to go crazy.”

    “Asake used to be my best friend, but…y’know. He’s still my brother o, but…the game is the game.”

     

  • How cultists chased me out of LASU – Oxlade

    How cultists chased me out of LASU – Oxlade

    Sensational Nigerian singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, popularly known as Oxlade, has explained reasons for abandoning his university degree programme in his final year.

    The ‘Ku Lo Sa’ crooner said he was studying at Lagos State University, LASU, but dropped out in his final year because some cultists were after his life.

    According to him, cultists were pressuring him to join their gang but he declined and fled the campus.

    He disclosed this in the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, hosted by actor, Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh, aka Taymesan.

    Oxlade said, “During my university days, I was always in the church reading bible and books. Then I dropped out in my final year.

    “I’ve never said this before. I dropped out when some boy were trying to make me join gang. One day, my grandma called me asking where I am. I said I was in campus and she said I should start coming to our family home in Ibadan.

    “I went to Ibadan. That day, those cultists, they almost killed my roommates. That’s why I appreciate my grandma’s importance in my life. Truly, there’s God. And I’m saying this with my full chest, God has saved me countless times.”

  • Court awards N5m damages against Oxlade over leaked s3x tape

    Court awards N5m damages against Oxlade over leaked s3x tape

    Justice Olalekan Oresanya of an Ikeja High Court has awarded N5million damages against a singer Ikuforijimi Olaitan Abdulrahman, aka Oxlade over a leaked s3x tape with a woman on social media app, Snapchat.

    In a judgement dated 24th January 2023, and trending online, Justice Oresanya described the action of the singer, in secretly recording an explicit s3x with a woman and thereafter leaking it online as “despicable, horrendous, distasteful and classless.”

    The sex tape of the singer had surfaced online in February 2022, without the knowledge and consent of the woman we involved in the video.

    The leaked video sparked public outrage, and forced Oxlade to tender an apology to his fans and to the woman in the video.

    The woman, John Blessing had filed a suit before the court on March 15, 2022 seeking N20million damages and a declaration that the respondent (Oxlade’s) act of recording his explicit sexual acts without her knowledge and consent amounted to flagrant contravention of enabling laws and a gross violation of her fundamental rights to dignity, privacy and freedom from discrimination guaranteed under Sections 34 and 37 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended); and Articles 5 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (Ratification and Enforcement), Act, CAP A9, LFN, 2004.

    After hearing counsel for the claimant, E. T. Idemudia and O. S. Mabekoje with U. R. Michael for the respondent, the judge had set for judgment when parties agreed to opt for amicable resolution via a consent judgement.

    Delivering judgment in the matter, Justice Oresanya chastised the singer and cautioned him against such act in his relationship with the opposite sex in the future.

    “The action and attitude of the Respondent (Oxlade), who is said to be a celebrity, is despicable, horrendous, distasteful and classless. The Respondent is admonished strongly to act with utmost circumspection in his relationship with fellow humans, especially the opposite sex. “what goes around comes around”. I need not say more,” the judge said.

    In the course of trial, the judge berated Oxlade for treating the judicial process with disrespect and accused his lawyer of aiding him to desecrate the temple of justice.

    “The attitude of the respondent towards the proceeding leaves much to be desired.

    “The Respondent failed to appear in this court and the only reason given for the respondent’s absence by his former counsel was the celebrity status of the respondent which to my mind cannot be equated to that of many notable celebrity artistes in this country who have comported themselves well respectably both within and outside of this country.

    “Counsel, as ministers in the temple of justice, should never encourage any party to a law suit or client in treating the temple of justice with disrespect and disdain no matter the status of the client in the society.

    “Client comes and client goes, the legal profession and institution remains. It is also disturbing to note as part of the tardiness of the r espondent and his counsel that this terms of settlement was filed after the Honourable Court had concluded the hearing of the matter and on the verge of delivering its Judgment on the merit fixed for January 16, 2023.”

    Justice Oresanya said the court would have awarded exemplary and aggravated damages far greater than the agreed settlement sum of N5 million against the respondent for the alleged “cruel violation of the privacy of the claimant via the online/internet publication of an explicit sex tape involving the claimant and the respondent on 9th February, 2022.”

    The judge thereafter entered the Terms of Settlement dated January 11, 2023 as the judgment of the court.

    By the consent judgement, Oxlade is to pay the N5million damages awarded against him to the claimant in two instalments of N2million and N3million respectively.

    The court judge gave an order of perpetual injunction against the claimant from initiating any further legal process or any process in respect of the facts and matters giving rise to the suit, and from instituting or discussing the issues constituted in the claim on any platform, and before any third party.

    Justice Oresanya admonished parties, their privies, assigns, agents, successors, legal counsel, and personal representatives agree to maintain confidentiality of all non-public information and materials pertaining to the suit, and the Terms of Settlement.

    He ordered that failure of either party to adhere to the terms shall entitle the affected party to damages for such breach, including any and all injuries incurred as a result of such disclosure.

  • “Shocking reason why I don’t smoke”, Oxlade reveals

    “Shocking reason why I don’t smoke”, Oxlade reveals

    Popular Nigerian singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, known professionally as Oxlade, has revealed why he chose not to smoke despite being an artist.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that smoking has become the norm of the day for most artists. It is no news that a lot of artist smoke weed, cigars, or other substances. While others smoke to get high to perform, others have turned it into a hobby.

    In an interview, Oxlade made a shocking reason why he does not smoke.

    The ‘Ku Lo Sa’ crooner revealed that he has a health condition that won’t permit him to smoke.

    According to Oxlade, he used to be asthmatic, which was why he did not smoke. This has come as a shock to many fans as many have reacted to the news differently.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Oxlade signed to Troniq Music, Epic Records in France, and Fuenlabrada Records in the UK.

    He rose to prominence with the release of the song “Away”, which appeared on Rolling Stone’s 50 best songs of 2020. Oxlade was named the first Pandora Africa’s Next Artist in July 2022.

    In 2018, Oxlade 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.
    "Shocking reason why I don't smoke", Oxlade reveals
    After his meeting with Bizzle, he signed a management deal with The Plug. Thereafter he signed a publishing, licensing and distribution deal with The Plug Entertainment, and a record deal with Troniq Music. On 27 December 2018, Davido allowed Oxlade perform at City of David concert in Lagos, and he opened 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”, released as a single from his EP Oxygene, released through Troniq Music, and The Plug Entertainment, on 27 March 2020.

    “Away” appeared at number 23 on the Nigerian TurnTable Top 50 year-end chart of 2020. He released “DKT” independently on 3 September 2020 and its music video on 10 May 2021, which was shot and directed by Dammy Twitch.

    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 chart.

    On 15 January 2021, the music video for “Interest”, was released and directed by Capone.[11] In October 2021, he earned his second entry on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart with his track “Ojuju”, which is currently on chart for five consecutive weeks, since 3 October.

    It also peaked at number thirteen on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 weekly chart. On 3 September 2021, he released the official music video for “Ojuju”, directed and shot by Ademola Falomo. 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.[14] On 11 March 2021, the music video for “Kolo”, was released and directed by Director UAX.

    He was featured on the song “Overdue” from the Coming 2 America soundtrack album Rhythms of Zamunda, curated by Sipho Dlamini, and released on 5 March 2021, through Def Jam Recordings Africa, and Def Jam Recordings. On 20 August 2021, Troniq Music, and Oxlade, released the four-tracks extended play Eclipse, produced solely by DJ Coublon, through Troniq Music, and Epic Records France.

    On 24 August 2021, Oxlade performed “Slow Down” by Skip Marley for The Grammy web series popularly known as Reimagined At Home. On 10 March 2022, Oxlade signed a new deal with Columbia Records UK.

    On 18 March 2022, he released “Want You”, his first single in 2022, one month after the sex scander. The song was produced by TMXO, and mixed by Spax.[19] The music video was released on 18 March 2022, and directed by Director UAX.[20]

    On 10 June 2022, he released “Ku Lo Sa”, for ColorsxStudios.[21] Following its release, a live-performing video was released on Colors YouTube channel, which has received over 1 million YouTube streams as of July 14, 2022.

    On 19 June 2022, it debuted at number 11 on the Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 chart, and reached number 8 on 10 July 2022, exactly one month after its initial release.

    On 11 July 2022, it debuted at number 66 on TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 chart. On 13 July 2022, Oxlade was named the first Pandora Africa’s Next Artist.

  • “Wizkid epitomises everything budding artistes ought to emulate”- Oxlade

    “Wizkid epitomises everything budding artistes ought to emulate”- Oxlade

    “Ku Lo Sa” hitmaker, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, popularly known as Oxlade, has described Wizkid as a prototype of a musical artiste, saying “Big Wiz epitomises everything budding artistes ought to emulate”.

    He made this known during an interview on ‘CapitalXtra Show’.

    According to him, “Big Wiz epitomises everything budding artistes ought to emulate to checkmate their authenticity in terms of their creativity and brand”.

    Oxlade said he has nothing else but love for the “Essence” crooner who he noted presented him his first opportunity to shine on the global stage with his London 02 Arena performance in 2018 and recently at Accor Arena, Paris.

    ”He gave me my first 02, 2018. And he brought me out in Paris, Accor, 21,000 people.

    "Wizkid epitomises everything budding artistes ought to emulate"- Oxlade

    ”He is literally like one of the blueprints, the prototype. He is that person you run to when you feel like you need to check and balance your artistry and your brand.

    ”He is a big bro, we come from the same home. It’s not but love from this side between me and Wiz,” he said.

    Oxlade is a Nigerian artist celebrated internationally for his rhythmic combination of Afro-fusion, pop, and R&B.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that nn 12 October 2020, Oxlade was injured during the EndSARS protest in Surulere, a commercial area in Lagos.

    Residents and fellow protesters reported the situation with the hashtag #EndSARS, with a video clip of Oxlade manager Ojah’B, who was seen being beaten as police violently shut down the protest.

    On 8 February 2022, a sex tape of Oxlade’s was leaked from Snapchat, and became a trending topic on Twitter. On 10 February 2022, the woman featured in the video publicly disclosed her intention to sue Oxlade for 20 million naira. On 12 February 2022, Oxlade apologized on Twitter to his fans and the woman in the video.

    The singer described his sound as a bridge between the Alte (Afro-fusion/experimental music expressions) and the mainstream.

    His lyrics are a mixture of English, and Pidgin English, often exploring contemporary topics such as love.

  • I can never forget what Davido did to me – Oxlade

    I can never forget what Davido did to me – Oxlade

    Nigerian Singer, Oxlade has hailed David Adeleke popularly known as Davido for his kind hearted nature and generosity.

    This is coming following  the controversy surrounding how Dammy Krane accused Davido of being indebted to him.

    Krane, on his Twitter page on Monday, accused Davido of refusing to pay for his songwriting contribution to an earlier released track, even after reaching out to the DMW boss privately.

    In an earlier tweet, the songwriter threatened to call out certain “rich guys” owing him money.

    However, Oxlade has now  openly  testified to  Davido’s exceptional benevolence to him in the past.

    The sensational songbird revealed Davido supported him, especially financially during his early career days.

    In the now-deleted post, Oxlade shared how Davido gave him his first one thousand dollars, adding the music industry so far has been good to him.

    The singer said he can never forget Davido for that.

    The “Ku Lo Sa” singer wrote: “Baddest gave me my first 1k dolls…First time I ever felt that sum in my life… The Whole game has been good to me… So don’t even trip.”

    kuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman (born 22 April 1997), known professionally as Oxlade, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed to Troniq Music, Epic Records in France, and Columbia Records in the UK.

    He rose to prominence with the release of the song “Away”, which appeared on Rolling Stone’s 50 best songs of 2020.

  • After leaked tape, Oxlade bounces back with new record deal in UK

    After leaked tape, Oxlade bounces back with new record deal in UK

    Nigerian singer, Oxlade has signed a new deal with Columbia records UK, weeks after a leaked s3x tape on Twitter.

    Oxlade announced this via his official Twitter handle.

    In a short video he shared, Oxlade announced that he would also release a new single ‘Want you,’ on March 18, 2022.

    Columbia record UK, an arm of Sony Music Entertainment, confirmed Oxlade’s signing with a welcome tweet on their official handle.

    “Welcome @oxladeofficial to the Columbia UK family!”

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  • Nothing wrong in recording a s3x tape – Nollywood star, Etinosa

    Nothing wrong in recording a s3x tape – Nollywood star, Etinosa

    Popular Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia has shared her view on the recently leaked s3x tape of singer Oxlade.

    In a recent Instagram interview, the actress expressed her views on the issue, saying, “I don’t see anything wrong with two adults recording themselves for their private use in their own private time. There is now a responsibility on you to protect that privacy of your partner and yourself, no be say make you no record o but you go fit keep am, no be say make you no buy expensive dress o but you go fit dress(combine am), dem no talk say make pikin no grow big teeth but can he grow lip to cover the teeth.”

    “Recording s3x is not a problem, it is kinky as far as I am concerned although as a child of God I will never do that. It is very kinky and s3xy to watch it and have fun afterward privately but now this our new generation wey small thing una don circulate” she said.

  • ‘Betrayals are very real’ – Singer, Oxlade finally speaks on leaked tape

    ‘Betrayals are very real’ – Singer, Oxlade finally speaks on leaked tape

    Nigerian singer, Oxlade has finally reacted to his leaked s3x tape that went viral on social media.

    Oxlade in a statement on his Twitter account on Saturday had blamed the leaked tape on betrayal, he, however, didn’t mention the name of the person who betrayed him.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the 24-year-old also tendered a public apology to his fans and the lady in the viral s3x tape.

    Earlier this week, the s3x tape of the singer surfaced online. He was seen having intercourse with a lady whose face wasn’t blurred.

    Oxlade apologized to the lady stating she did not deserve the kind of exposure she got via the viral video.

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