Racism: Nigerian recording artiste, Oxlade claims he was ‘racially abused’ in France

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Pertaining to racism, Nigerian recording artiste, Oxlade has narrated his recent experience.

According to the talented singer-songwriter, he experienced racism during his recent visit to the European powerhouse, France.

Appearing on a recent episode of ‘The Datebizz’ podcast, the singer whose real name is Ikuforiji Olaitan revealed that the experience inspired the title of his debut album, ‘Oxlade From Africa.’

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“I decided to name my album ‘Oxlade From Africa’ because I was racially abused in France, precisely Monaco,” he recalled.

“That was what woke me up to be an African. It also made me realise that African stigma exists. In Africa, we see ourselves as normal human beings but outside Africa, they [foreigners] see us as monkeys, strange beings.”

Oxlade, a graduate of History and International Relations, also claimed that the names Africa and Nigeria are both derogatory.