Singer Ikuforiji Olaitan, famously known as Oxlade, has raised concerns about being blacklisted by gatekeepers within the music industry. He alleges that certain senior colleagues are engaging in blackmail tactics against him, leading to his exclusion from certain industry circles. Oxlade further elaborates that he's facing challenges from peers who are copying his musical style, which adds to his frustration. In a recent freestyle with Glitch Africa, the artist voiced his distress, stating, "Many boys don dey sound like me and still many boys don dey backbite me. Why me? Some gatekeepers don dey boycott me. Some OGs don dey blackmail me." This revelation sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by emerging artists in navigating the music industry landscape. Despite his talent and creativity, Oxlade's journey is marked by obstacles posed by industry dynamics and interpersonal conflicts, highlighting the need for transparency and support within the music community.
