Afro-Pop Prince Oxlade is ready to elevate Afrobeats worldwide with his vibrant new single, ‘IFA’, featuring the Congolese legend Fally Ipupa. This energetic and passionate love anthem is set to be the song of the summer and serves as the latest release from Oxlade’s highly anticipated debut album, ‘Oxlade From Africa (OFA)’, scheduled for release on Friday, September 20, 2024.
‘IFA (If I)’ is a heartfelt and confident declaration of love. It blends the vibrant Ivorian Coupé-Décalé style with the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats and ties it all together with an irresistibly catchy hook. Produced by the talented Egar Boi(Tekno/Yemi Alade), IFA features Oxlade’s unique vocals harmonizing with Fally Ipupa’s smooth French tenor. The result is an uplifting, mid-tempo song enriched with deep bass, drums, and subtle hints of a violin, making it the perfect summer love song.
When asked about ‘IFA’, Oxlade shares, “I’m serenading a woman in a mix of Coupé-Décalé and Afrobeats. It’s me saying if I ever get the chance to be your man, I will choose you before everybody. I’m giving her confidence that she’s the only one, with vivid images and cheeky metaphors.”
Oxlade has become a dominant force in the music industry, consistently topping charts and performing on global stages. His track ‘Ku Lo Sa’ earned double platinum in Switzerland and platinum in Canada, France, and Germany, amassing over 541 million streams and a nomination for “Best Afrobeats Song” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. With chart-topping singles and collaborations with icons like Bob Marley and Whitney Houston, Oxlade has proven himself a monumental talent. His exceptional skills have also attracted the attention of stars like Usher and Wizkid, who have shared the stage with him in Ghana and Paris, respectively. Recently, Oxlade captivated audiences at DLT Malta 2024 and delivered an unforgettable performance to 157,000 attendees at Sudoeste, further solidifying his status as a global music sensation.
‘IFA’ is a love song and dance hit that marks another phase in the Love Dimension of the Oxyverse, giving listeners a glimpse of what’s to come from the rest of the album. It’s available on all streaming platforms now!
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