I’m Popular in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo and Benin Republic
My advice is that anyone going into music should be patient, courageous, and keep on trying until they achieve their best. It does not matter how long it takes– for me, the most important thing is to achieve one’s goal. Once one breaks through even those
music career?
Yes. It makes me to be hardworking, stronger and more creative. From my experience, when you depend so much on people you will become lazy to the extent that you won’t be able to think or generate new ideas on your own.
Do you think things would have been different – for better or for worse – if you were signed on by a record label?
Sincerely speaking, that has been my dream because every artiste needs a record label to show that somebody has endorsed your work. It is an evidence to show that all your efforts as an upcoming artiste are not wasted. It is another way of uplifting you and promoting your brand greatly as an artiste.
What is your plan for the future?
I planned to create excitement and enthusiasm by producing world-class entertainment that will drive as many fans as possible to our platform and generate conversation that will attract awareness. I will like to build a studio or platform where upcoming artistes will showcase their talent as soon as they can. Today, we have teenagers who are talented as artistes but cannot go far because there is nobody to support or encourage them. I had interest in music as a child but I didn’t have anybody to help me; that is why it took me some time to get to the top. My appreciation goes to Dominion family who showcased my talent for the first time in Benin Republic before coming to Nigeria. My performance with dominion family opened doors of opportunity for me. I will also appreciate my fans in Nigeria here. They also encouraged me greatly. God has blessed me and I still believe in him to take me higher.
What advice do you have for other artistes?
My advice is that anyone going into music should be patient, courageous, and keep on trying until they achieve their best. It does not matter how long it takes – for me, the most important thing is to achieve one’s goal. Once one breaks through even those that mocked you will come back to celebrate you. Yes, the music industry is now very attractive and every young person wants to be famous and wealthy through music. But they also forget that music is not (just) about singing; music comes with the emotion – music is life. It is not competition; music is a gift. If God has given one the voice, one must use it well to change lives.
Tell us about yourself?
I am Oleka Chizoba Williams. I was born into the family of late Mr. and Mrs. Igwe Oleka from Isuikwuato in Abia State. I am married. I started my musical career 18 years ago. As a teenager, I used to be a dancer.
How did come about the nickname, Infinity?
The nickname, Infinity, was given to me after I had an outstanding performance at one of my outings in Benin Republic. I was popularly known as ‘Infinity Condom man’ in francophone countries – that gives me an opportunity to have massive followers in the course of my social crusade for safe sex and birth control. ‘Infinity’ is a social crusade with over nine recorded songs to my credit.
Aside music what do you do?
I am a businessman – I am car dealer.
Do you look forward to collaborate with famous Nigerian artistes?
Yes, it is necessary because nobody is an Island; and no tree can make a forest. Collaborating with other musicians will make me to grow faster in the musical industry.
What has been some of your achievements so far?
To be honest with you, it has not been easy. But by the special grace of God, I have been a two-term champion in a big music contest in Benin Republic. I have performed in about five countries like Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin Republic and Nigeria. The last place I performed was in Abuja, where I presented two of my best tracks – ‘ASA Abuja’ and ‘Condom’.
What is your genre of music and do you have any regret?
I engaged in commercial music like Flavour, Phyno, Olamide, Kcee, Timaya and others. I sing their kind of music. I feel happy that I didn’t allow my talent to waste. I am optimistic that I will excel in the music industry in no time by the grace of God. In all, I will say ‘Oluwa bu Eze’, meaning God is great.