Oxlade Reveals Racial Abuse in France Inspired His Album Title

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Nigerian singer Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has opened up about a painful experience of racial abuse in France that inspired the title of his debut album, Oxlade From Africa.

In a recent appearance on The Datebizz podcast, the Ku Lo Sa crooner revealed that he was racially abused during a visit to Monaco, an incident that served as a harsh wake-up call about his identity as an African.

“I decided to name my album Oxlade From Africa because I was racially abused in France, precisely Monaco,” Oxlade recalled. “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.”

The singer, who holds a degree in History and International Relations, also highlighted his views on the names Africa and Nigeria, claiming that both have derogatory origins. His comments have sparked conversations about racial perceptions and the experiences of Africans abroad.

Oxlade's revelations offer insight into the struggles many Africans face while traveling and how such experiences shape their art and identity.

Source: DP

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