Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ikuforiji Abdulrahman aka Oxlade, recently took centre stage at the 2023 edition of Felabration at the New Afrika Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Music enthusiasts and revellers from around the globe had a glimpse of Oxlade as he added his voice to celebrate the enduring legacy of the iconic Nigerian musician and political activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
The highlight of the evening was the electrifying performance by Oxlade, who took to the stage as the opening act.
Oxlade, known for his soulful voice and Afrobeat-infused melodies, delivered a memorable performance that had the crowd on their feet. He sang some of his popular hits, such as “Away”, “O2,” “ Ojuju”, “ Kulosa”, and “ Myself”.
Shortly before his performance, the 26-year-old music star expressed delight at the opportunity to perform at Felabration 2023.
He said,
“I feel fortunate to be playing here tonight, especially in celebration of the legendary Fela; I’m happy and blessed. It means a lot to my career, and it made me happy that I got to do this at this point in my life.”
Concerning the Felabration celebration, Oxlade expressed delight at the turnout, reception of his music and Afrobeat appreciation despite the dominance of Afrobeats.
“Everything is African music; nothing is taking the shine off anything. There has to be an evolution in life, and Afrobeat has evolved too. We younger artistes propagating the Afrobeats genre owe our roots and success to Afrobeat and the solid foundation Fela Kuti set. His contributions to the growth of the Nigerian music industry are undeniable,” he noted.