Oxlade Announces Debut Album ‘Oxlade from Africa (OFA)’
On 20 September 2024, Oxlade is set to take the global stage by storm with the release of his debut album, ‘Oxlade From Africa (OFA)’. The highly anticipated project reflects the Afro-Pop star’s desire to represent not just Surulere, Lagos, or Nigeria, but the entire Continent. The multi-award winner pays homage to Africa’s elegance and beauty through his music, fashion, and imagery. Oxlade aims to make Africans proud of their heritage and culture by celebrating the richness of the Motherland.
‘Oxlade from Africa’ is a blend of Afrobeats, Afro-Swing, Amapiano, Coupé-Décalé and R’n’B. The singer’s distinctive vocals bounce on infectious rhythms, all expertly crafted under Spax’s meticulous supervision. The album is a global representation of Africa featuring artists from the Continent, the Diaspora and the Caribbean. Oxlade collaborates with Bobi Wine, Dave, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Ojahbee, Popcaan, Sarkodie, Tomi Owó and Wande Coal to bring a fresh spin on Afrobeats. This body of work offers fans unique insights into Oxlade’s artistry curating a rich listening experience.
In ‘OFA’, Oxlade showcases his exceptional talent, intricate storytelling and musical versatility. The album shares his story as the Chosen One; taking listeners on a journey through the Oxyverse. This comprises of four dimensions: Love, Pain, Hustle, and Joy. The album release follows his recent single, ‘Arabambi’ which marks the entry into the Love Dimension. His first release of the year offers a promising glimpse of what’s in store for the remainder of the project.
Oxlade has firmly established himself as a dominant force in the music industry. His impressive achievements include a double platinum certification for ‘Ku Lo Sa’ in Switzerland and platinum certifications in Canada, France, and Germany. With chart-topping hits and collaborations with legendary artists like Bob Marley and Whitney Houston, Oxlade continues to prove he is a generational artist. Last year’s massive collaboration with Dave, ‘Intoxycated’, reached the Top 50 on the UK chart. His prowess was further validated by mega-stars Usher and Wizkid, who shared the stage with him in Ghana and Paris, respectively. Most recently, Oxlade performed to an audience of 157,000 people at Sudoeste, solidifying his status as a global music sensation.
