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Oxlade Reveals Racial Abuse in France and Inspiration Behind Debut Album
Nigerian singer Ikuforiji Olaitan, widely known as Oxlade, recently opened up about a painful incident of racial abuse he experienced in France, which deeply influenced his artistic journey.
In a revealing conversation on The Datebizz podcast, Oxlade shared how the disturbing encounter in Monaco shaped the title of his debut album, Oxlade From Africa.
According to the singer, the event was a significant turning point in his life and career, awakening him to the harsh realities of racial discrimination.
Recalling the incident, he 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.”
He explained that while Africans view themselves as regular human beings, the perception abroad can often be dehumanizing.
“In Africa, we see ourselves as normal human beings but outside Africa, they [foreigners] see us as monkeys, strange beings,” Oxlade lamented, highlighting the racial prejudice that many Africans face when traveling or living abroad.
A graduate of History and International Relations, Oxlade also offered a critical reflection on the names “Africa” and “Nigeria,” stating that both terms carry derogatory connotations.
He believes that these names, imposed during colonial times, continue to influence how the rest of the world perceives Africans, perpetuating stereotypes and stigma.
This perspective adds a deeper layer to his music, where themes of identity and African pride play a significant role.
Oxlade’s experience underscores a broader conversation about the global African identity and the challenges of confronting racism in international spaces.
His album Oxlade From Africa serves not only as a personal statement but also as a cultural expression of pride in his heritage, born from adversity and resilience.
Through his music, Oxlade seeks to address these issues, creating a platform where African voices can rise above prejudice and reclaim their narrative.
Mrs Jeannette Kagame, Rwanda First Lady, makes headlines as she was spotted at Davido’s tour concert in Kigali.
The First Lady shared a video of her entrance at the concert and the public are in awe of how lovely she looked.
Here is the Video:
Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan revealed that he was the one who called for the arrest of activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who is currently in custody in Benin, Edo State.
“He was arrested yesterday night. In all honesty, I initiated the call that led to his arrest. I did. And first of all, I’m really disappointed in everything, but I would wait for him to come out, and this time, I would want him to use his mouth to say the truth about what happened in Auchi.”
VeryDarkMan revealed that he made the call because the activist was lying instead of revealing the truth.
Media personality Dorcas Shola Fapson, also known as DSF, gives advice to Nigerians regarding relocating abroad.
During a recent podcast episode, the lady advised Nigerians that if they are living comfortably and earning well in Nigeria, then there is no need to relocate out.
She said: “People think you’re abroad and you’re making pounds. They could be abroad doing a cleaner job, making however much per hour. You probably have better opportunities here in Nigeria.”
She spoke on the misconception of relocating out and how most of it is not real or no one emphasizes on the hard part.
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