Cosmas Onyekachi Nwabueze popularly known as Omega X D is a talented artiste set to make his mark in the Nigerian music industry.

The Enugu State-born rising star is noted for his electrifying performance at last year’s Star Trek show and the tribute song he did for late Mum of Psquare Mrs Josephyne Okoye.

His new single titled ‘Deep In Ma Heart’ produced by Fliptyce is everywhere now and it’s getting a lot of airplay and available for download. In this interview, he talks about himself and his music.

By Juliet Ebirim & Damilola Sholola

I was born in Jos, I schooled in Corona Primary and Secondary School in Jos. My family relocated from Jos in 1993. We came back to Onitsha, and that was where I finished my secondary school. My parents later settled in Enugu.

Music is something I can’t do without. Right from Child, I had always disturbed my family with music. It got to a point where I told my father that I would be leaving Enugu for Lagos to find my foot musically.

My father wasn’t surprised because he has been seeing my efforts and passion for it. I left my family for Lagos in 2006. Before then, I’ve been writing songs as well as carrying out research, looking for a way to make a headway in Enugu, but it wasn’t working out for me.

Music started for me basically when I came to Lagos. I’m hoping to be on top of my game, and that’s why I’m working so hard to get there. The top is where I want to be. For me, music has been challenging and so far, I can only give thanks to God because I know how I started but I’m still working, I’m still pushing forward.

I’m still working but at the moment, I have about six singles. I have a lot of songs in the pipeline and I strongly believe that as soon as my new single drops because I’m coming out with something different.

I adopted the Nigerian system of music because that’s what is selling at the moment. My last single, “ “Kabiyesi’ is still making waves.

But my new song is titled, “Deep In Ma Heart.” It is an expression of a feeling I had for someone. It isn’t about breaking my heart but it’s like you loving someone and that person is not loving you back.

It seems like is it because of money? Because these days, ladies could easily react to money. So, when you’re coming up as a single guy who is not that rich, it’s somehow difficult.

If you’re coming up as someone who is rich, or someone who has something to offer, it’s very easy to get want you want these days. There is true love but it’s hard for girls to believe in you. Everybody wants to be on the fast lane.

In the lyrics, I’m trying to tell her that let her take her time, that things are going to get better. I understand that she likes things when it’s fast but let her believe in me that I’m getting there closely.

In the industry, a lot of people know that any time Psquare is going to perform in the country, I’m always on stage. They are the superstars that I cherish like a gold. I did a song for their late mum and it touched greatly on them. They see me as a talent they need to encourage and they are fond of me.

I hustle under Square Records which is P Squares Label but I’m not yet officially signed onto the label.

In terms of my experience on stage, I’m never scared of facing the crowd. I like the confidence that flows within me each time I perform. Performing before large crowd turns me on.

I tagged Star Trek, ‘my Trek of Destiny’ because it’s the biggest platform that I’ve ever had as a rising act. Having massive crowd in front of you and travelling all the way down to different states which I’ve never done before. The experience was awesome.

It was challenging as well but when challenges come, you have a breakthrough so Star Trek was one of the greatest things that ever happened to me in my music career.

It was earlier this year. I performed in Nsuka, Markudi, Uyo and Benin City. Also, I performed at the grand finale which took place in Surulere, Lagos.

The biggest thing that has happened to me as a musician was the positive reaction I got when I performed my new single “Deep In Ma Heart.” I’ve been performing on stage for a very long time but seeing the crowd screaming and waving at you, it’s a different spirit, a different passion. I felt something different in me. I’ve never had that kind of feeling before now. So, to me it’s the best thing that ever happened to me

It has been challenging but I’m making a progress. I remember when I started my music career, it was difficult for me to perform at shows.

You might have a good song but it’s challenging trying to get promoters to push your song if you’re not signed to any record label.

But I had my break in 2013, when I was on Star Trek train. I had the opportunity to tour five states. I had the big experience of performing in Enugu State which is my home state.

On Nigerian music industry, it’s growing rapidly because I the kind of music we did then and the one we are doing today are different.

If you look at our videos and the kind of music you listen to these days, it’s different when compared to what was obtainable back in time. I believe Nigerian music industry is witnessing real growth.

I’m yet to achieve greatness. But when you know exactly what you’re doing and you are focused, success will surely come your way someday.

How I handle my female admirers. It’s a big challenge when you become a successful artiste and you have a couple of people around you. But you just have to be yourself and be focused on what you’re doing.