Afrobeats singer Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has revealed that his Christian upbringing and church choir background are the main reasons he avoids smoking and hard drugs. The singer made the disclosure during an interview with gospel artist Tim Godfrey, published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
The “Ku Lo Sa” hitmaker said his lifestyle choices were shaped by growing up in a musically inclined Christian home. He explained that he remained actively involved in church activities long before achieving mainstream success.
“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,” Oxlade said.
He added that his family has deep roots in both music and ministry. According to him, his grandmother is a deaconess and singer, his grandfather was a multi-instrumentalist, and there is a pastor in his extended family.
Reflecting on his creative process, Oxlade said his foundation in gospel music remains one of his greatest strengths.
“All my life I have been in the choir. My gospel music writing is actually the best. Gospel music is the best music,” he stated.
The singer also addressed how his faith connects to his professional success. He said his achievements in the music industry are guided by divine favor and purpose.
“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,” Oxlade added.
He concluded by saying that as long as God directs his path, he has nothing to worry about.
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