In early 2022, Nigerian singer Oxlade found himself at the center of one of the biggest entertainment scandals in the country. A private video of him with an unidentified woman surfaced online — first on Snapchat, then spreading like wildfire across Twitter and other platforms. Within hours, hashtags like #OxladeVideo and #OxladeLeaked were trending nationwide.
At first, the reactions were mixed. While some fans made jokes and memes celebrating his “performance,” others criticized him for being careless, especially as a rising star with a clean image. The controversy also reignited debates about double standards, with many pointing out how female celebrities, like Tiwa Savage, faced harsher public judgment in similar situations.
Behind the scenes, however, the fallout was serious. Brands began to pull out of endorsement deals, and Oxlade later revealed that the scandal cost him over ₦400 million in lost partnerships. He also disclosed that the video had been part of a blackmail attempt before it leaked, adding emotional and psychological strain to the chaos.
In his own words, the incident “messed up my image, my family’s peace, and the trust brands had in me.” Despite the backlash, Oxlade managed to slowly rebuild his career.
By 2024, he returned with new music that showed growth and introspection, including hits like Intoxycated and Ovami. Fans and industry peers began to appreciate his honesty and resilience, turning the once-scandalous story into a tale of redemption and comeback.
Today, the Oxlade tape remains one of the most talked-about celebrity scandals in Nigeria — a story that blends fame, privacy, money, and second chances in the public eye.
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9 hrs agoIn early 2022, Nigerian singer Oxlade found himself at the center of one of the biggest entertainment scandals in the country. A private video of him with an unidentified woman surfaced online — first on Snapchat, then spreading like wildfire across Twitter and other platforms. Within hours, hashtags like #OxladeVideo and #OxladeLeaked were trending nationwide.
At first, the reactions were mixed. While some fans made jokes and memes celebrating his “performance,” others criticized him for being careless, especially as a rising star with a clean image. The controversy also reignited debates about double standards, with many pointing out how female celebrities, like Tiwa Savage, faced harsher public judgment in similar situations.
Behind the scenes, however, the fallout was serious. Brands began to pull out of endorsement deals, and Oxlade later revealed that the scandal cost him over ₦400 million in lost partnerships. He also disclosed that the video had been part of a blackmail attempt before it leaked, adding emotional and psychological strain to the chaos.
In his own words, the incident “messed up my image, my family’s peace, and the trust brands had in me.” Despite the backlash, Oxlade managed to slowly rebuild his career.
By 2024, he returned with new music that showed growth and introspection, including hits like Intoxycated and Ovami. Fans and industry peers began to appreciate his honesty and resilience, turning the once-scandalous story into a tale of redemption and comeback.
Today, the Oxlade tape remains one of the most talked-about celebrity scandals in Nigeria — a story that blends fame, privacy, money, and second chances in the public eye.