Nigerian singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman popularly known as Oxlade has explained why he avoids smoking and hard drugs.
The Away crooner in an interview with gospel singer, Tim Godfrey credited his upbringing and family values for his choices.
Oxlade revealed that growing up in a Christian and musically active household shaped his lifestyle and career.
From a young age, he was involved in church choirs, taking part in children’s, youth, and adult groups, and even coordinating the choirs.
His family also played a big role, with his grandmother serving as a deaconess and singer, his grandfather playing multiple instruments, and his mother skilled in singing and dancing.
The singer said that his involvement in gospel music helped form his personality and approach to his career.
ALSO READ:
He also noted that his faith guides him, giving him confidence as he pursues music and tours across the country.
He said, “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.
“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.”
