Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, aka Oxlade, has revealed why he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU) in his final year.
While speaking in a podcast, Oxlade disclosed that he dropped out because he was targeted by gangs due to his good looks.
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He stated that there were two options for him, which were to either join the gang or risk his life being taken, so he had to leave the school environment as both options weren’t favourable for him.
“I dropped out of the university in my final year because it was a crazy time. There were some gangs after me because I’m a fine boy. Being a fine boy makes you a target. It’s either you join them or they o** you. So I had to leave that environment.
“I went to Lagos State University (LASU). Go and read about the school. Now, they’re more focused on academics. I think they’ve realized how fragile life is and how important it is to pursue your dreams, so they’ve cracked down on that kind of behavior. Now everyone is chasing money, but at that time, it was a hot period,” Oxlade said.
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The singer further stated that after he left school, he ran away from home because he couldn’t tell his family why he dropped out.
“They wouldn’t understand; they would just think I was making excuses. So I couldn’t go back. It felt like I let my family and my grandma down. The craziest part was that when my grandma finally saw me, she was so calm about it. All that pressure I put on myself was just in my head,” he added.
Netizens react:
@daddy_dollah: “Working boys everywhere now😂.”
@oganyastell: “Your music is proof that success comes in many forms.”
@danixtons: “Okay because you’re a fine boy! Odinmma.”
@lukolade: “Regardless…We are LASU, We are PROUD ‼️.”
@amarahchukwu_: “Good for him, how are we going to experience his great talent if he didn’t leave.”
@ayomiideboy: “if dem no threaten u, u no fit understand 😂😂.”
@chula_sophie: “Omo that is so scary 😢.”
@ceejay_wealthy: “Werey never wan talk truth 😂.”
@iamkizitoleo: “Normal Juventus yarning.”
@hopesharonyusuf: “Because him dey fear ojuju..😂😂😂.”
@eighttffive: “Craze dey worry!! Wetin u face gangan wey people never face… na peer pressure do u simple… eleribu 😂.”
@charpllen_: “No be small because you fine oga you join Abi you no Join 😂.”