“I Don’t Smoke or Do Drugs” — Singer Oxlade Opens Up on Growing Up in Church Choir

? No smoke, no drugs, just music ? Nigerian singer Oxlade shares his story.

Afrobeats star Oxlade has revealed that he has never smoked or used drugs, opening up about his background during a recent podcast interview with gospel singer Tim Godfrey.

According to Oxlade, his journey into music started from the church. He shared that he was deeply involved in church activities, serving as a choir leader at different stages of his life — from the children’s choir to the teens, youth, and eventually the mass choir.

“It’s like music was planted in me early,” he explained, adding that church helped shape both his discipline and musical foundation.

The singer also revealed that music runs in his family, describing them as very musically inclined. For him, music wasn’t a sudden discovery but something he grew into naturally over time.

Oxlade’s revelation has sparked conversations online, with many fans praising his discipline and crediting his church background for his vocal strength and consistency.

In his words, his success didn’t come from shortcuts — just passion, purpose, and years of musical grounding.