Nigerian singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has shared a revelation about his background, and how it has shaped his growth.

The Afrobeats star, while speaking in a recent interview with gospel singer Tim Godfrey, shared how his journey from childhood into adulthood was in the church, and it largely influenced his decision not to smoke and use drugs.

The 'Ku Lo Sa' hitmaker further revealed that he grew up in a musically inclined family, and it also shows in his music. Praising the gospel genre, he claimed that it is the best music.

He said:
"I don’t smoke. I don’t take drugs. I was a choir coordinator for every age group; children’s church, teen church, the youth choir and the mass choir.

All my life I have been in the choir. I was raised in a musically inclined family. My grandma is a deaconess and an amazing singer. My grandad used to be a multi-instrumentalist. My mum could dance and sing. I have a pastor in my family. My gospel music writing is actually the best. Gospel music is the best music."