Ikuforiji Abdulrahman Olaitan (born April 22, 1997) is a Nigerian musician and composer from Lagos Nigeria better known by his stage name, Oxlade.

Oxlade debuted in the music industry in 2018 with the release of his debut track, “Shugar,” which garnered him some attention in Nigeria. He then released another hit, “Ojoro,” which cemented his status as a rising star. In 2019, he teamed with fellow Nigerian musician Fireboy DML on the track “Sing,” which became a hit and strengthened Oxlade’s position in the music scene.

Oxlade had his breakthrough in 2020 with the publication of his debut EP, Oxygene, which gained critical acclaim and showed his distinctive blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and soul. The EP included hit songs like “Away” and “Hold On,” which won Oxlade a devoted following and prompted comparisons to some of Nigeria’s most gifted musicians.

He spent 2021 collaborating with other industry musicians like DJ TUNEZ, ​melvitto, and Blaqbonez, as well as some of Nigeria’s greatest celebrities like Davido and Jinmi Abduls.

Oxlade’s songs are known for their melodious tunes, thoughtful lyrics, and powerful vocals. He often sings about love, heartbreak, self-discovery, and the struggles of everyday life. His music is characterized by a fusion of different genres, which gives it a unique and refreshing sound:

I make ethereal music. Ethereal is something that is so delicate, and it’s so special. That almost sounds godlike. That’s the kind of music I make. I am happy to God that it took me time to find the sound and I am still evolving as I grow with the sound. Like the star is that starting point with the sound. It took me time to even have confidence in this sound cause, there are people who threw me down. They said I was singing too much and the game doesn’t require too much, it’s lamba and gbedu. I make Afrobeats, I say I do Afrofusion, Afropop.

On June 10, 2022, he released another single that catapulted him to international prominence with “KU LO SA,” a melodious ballad that provided insight into Oxlade’s love life. The song broke a number of records, including reaching number four on the US Afrobeats chart.

Despite having only been in the industry for a short time, Oxlade has already made a huge effect on the Nigerian music scene and has been recognized for his talent with nominations at the Headies and Soundcity MVP Awards.