Nigerian singer Oxlade has opened up about his feelings regarding the music industry.
In a recent interview, he expressed his discontent with certain people who he believes are working against him.
Oxlade clarified that his previous social media posts were driven by his frustration with those who try to control others’ success.
The singer highlighted his dislike for people who try to dictate others’ trajectories, stating that some issues he faces in the industry are unrelated to music.
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He gave an example of how some individuals may feel offended if he doesn’t greet them properly.
He stated that he prefers not to argue about the issue or name anyone to keep them out of the spotlight.
“I hate the mindset of people trying to play god…When they feel like they can determine your trajectory,” the singer said.
“Sometimes, it’s because they feel I see them outside and I don’t greet them well,” Oxlade explained in Pidgin English.
His debut album, ‘Oxlade From Africa,’ features a collaboration with Ghanaian hip-hop star Sarkodie, when asked about this collaboration, Oxlade shared that he feels more loved in Ghana than in Nigeria, stating that he has experienced more love and support from the Ghanaian music industry.
Oxlade also opened up on how he was racially abused in France.
The singer revealed that the experience inspired the title of his debut album, ‘Oxlade From Africa.’ Oxlade said:
“I decided to name my album ‘Oxlade From Africa’ because I was racially abused in France, precisely Monaco.”
“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.”