**Oxlade’s Debut Album ‘OFA’ Delay Due to Hesitation, Despite the Success of ‘Kulosa’**
After two years of waiting, Nigerian music star Oxlade finally released his long-awaited first record, *OFA*. Fans and music industry insiders alike think he put it off because he got cold feet. Even though his global hit *Kulosa* took the world by storm in 2022, the artist didn’t take advantage of the momentum. This is seen by many as a missed chance to become a major figure in Afrobeats.
Oxlade’s smooth mix of Afrobeat and R&B, Kulosa, quickly became a fan favourite that crossed countries and made him a talent to watch. The song’s catchy tune and Oxlade’s unique way of singing made it popular all over Africa and even around the world. It was a great way to get his first full-length record out there, but the project stayed hidden—until now.
Many fans didn’t understand why Oxlade took so long to release *OFA*, especially since he seemed to be at the top of his game after *Kulosa’s* success. The artist didn’t want to ride the wave, so he sat back and let his fans eagerly await more of his music. Several rumours went around that the artist wasn’t sure if his next project could be as successful as his first song. Because he wasn’t sure what to do, Oxlade held on to unreleased music for far too long, losing the chance to solidify his position while everyone was looking at him.
When *OFA* came out, it was clear that the idea had been in the works for a long time. The record mixes Afrobeats, R&B, and soul to show off Oxlade’s vocal range and songwriting skills. Some critics, though, are wondering if the record didn’t have the same effect it could have had because it came out later than planned. It’s clear that the record is good, but the two-year gap between Kulosa and OFA may have made some of the excitement fade.
Still, *OFA* is a good body of work that shows how talented and promise Oxlade is. His ability to write sad but catchy songs is shown on songs like “Away” and “Pay Me,” and his voice is as captivating as ever throughout the record. However, it’s hard to shake the feeling that this record could have been a much bigger cultural moment if it had come out soon after Kulosa.
Oxlade has said in comments that the pressure of making a big hit after such a big one slowed down the release of *OFA*. He wanted his first record to not only live up to the hype but also show how much he had grown as an artist. Even so, the delay has definitely slowed him down, and everyone in the music world will be eagerly anticipating *OFA*’s ability to push him back to the top of the Afrobeats scene.
Oxlade’s *OFA* is still a good album that shows off his undeniable ability, even though it came out later than planned. We don’t know if it will be as popular as Kulosa, but fans are hoping that Oxlade’s best work is yet to come.