Frank Edwards (gospel musician)

Frank Edwards
Background information
Birth nameFrank Ugochukwu Edwards
Also known asRichboy
Born (1989-07-22) 22 July 1989 (age 35)
OriginEnugu State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • drums
  • guitar
Years active2007–present
LabelsRocktown
Websitefrankincense.world

Frank Ugochukwu Edwards (born 22 July 1989) is a Nigerian musician, record producer, sound engineer, worship singer and songwriter from Enugu State.[1] He is the founder and owner of the record label Rocktown Records, which is home to recording artists such as Edwards himself, Gil Joe, King BAS, Nkay, Dudu and, among others. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria.

Early life

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Frank Ugochukwu Edwards was born into a family of seven in the Enugu state of Nigeria. He has five siblings. He began singing at the age of ten, and learned to play the piano from his father when he was young.[2][3] During his teenage years, he became a born again Christian.[4][5] He has a lot of albums and many hit singles to his name. He has established himself as one of the best leading gospel artiste in Nigeria.[6][7][8]

Musical career

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Edwards is a producer and plays several musical instruments. He is a notable keyboardist and a member of the Presidential band of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy Church. His debut album The Definition was released in 2008. It was a 14-track album and was distributed by Honesty Music.[9] His second album Angels on the Runway was released in 2010, and his third album Unlimited was released in 2011. Tagjam was released in November 2011. In 2013 he appeared in the live performance of Sinach's "I know who I am" video. He is known for his high pitched voice. Besides being an artist with many songs that cover a variety of musical genres, he is also a music producer and a master mixer. As a result, Rocktown Records, which he owns, has a generation of upcoming talents including Gil Joe, King BAS, Divine, Nkay, Soltune, David and others.[10][11] In 2016, he collaborated with famous American gospel artiste, Don Moen on an album Grace. His album Frankincense was produced in 2016.[1] In 2018, he released an album for the Body of Christ titled Spiritual Music Season which includes songs like "Miyeruwe" (I Praise your Name), "You are Good", "Who dey run things" & "Praise Your Name". Still in 2018, he has collaborated with Nathaniel Bassey (Thy Will Be Done) and Jeanine Zoe (I'm in Love with You).

Church life

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Edwards (nicknamed Frankrichboy) is a member of Christ Embassy Church in Nigeria and LoveWorld Music Ministry alongside other gospel musicians including Moses Bliss, Ada Ehi (gospel musician), Sinach, Eben, Joe Praize.[9]

Selected discography

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Albums

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  • Definition (2008)
  • Release Singles (2015)
  • Frankincense (2016)
  • Birthday EP (2016)
  • Born in July (2017)
  • Unlimited – Verse 1 (2017)
  • I'm Supernatural (2018)
  • In Love With You (2018)
  • Unlimited – Verse 2 (2018)
  • Born in July (2019)
  • Believers Anthem (2020)
  • No One Like You (2020)
  • Melody Album (2022)

Selected videography

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Year Title Director Ref
2010 Beautiful
2010 You Too Dey Bless Me feat. TB1 Gbenga Salu
2011 Oya Moshman
2011 Oghene Doh Moshman
2011 This Love Patrick Elis
2014 Okaka Lawrence Omo-Iyare [12]
2014 Hallelujah Frank Edwards
2015 Onye St. Immaculate [13]
2016 Grace Don Moen & Frank Edwards
2017 Here to Sing feat. Chee Frank Edwards
2019 If Not For You[14] H2O Films
2020 Believers Anthem[15] H2O Films
2020 Suddenly[16] H2O Films
2020 No Other Name Frank Edwards
2020 Logo[17] Frand Edwards
2020 Opomulero[18] H2O Films
2020 ME[19] H2O Films

Awards and nominations

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In May 2011 he was nominated as the Gospel artiste of the year in the sixth annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA). He won the award of the best Gospel Rock artiste in the first annual awards.[20][21] He also won west Africa best male vocalist in 2012/ best hit single at the Love World Awards 2012, and 3 awards at the Nigeria Gospel Music Awards (male artiste of the year, song of the year and best male vocal).[22][23] His album Frankincense, which feat Micah Stampley and Nathaniel Bassey, topped Beyoncé's and Adele's albums within few hours of release on iTunes album chart.[24]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Frank Edwards biography". music.naij.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  2. ^ mogbeni (1 April 2015). "SPOTLIGHT: Frank Edwards - The Future". Xclusive Gospel. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  3. ^ Odinaka (1 February 2016). "Women are Putting me Under Pressure - Gospel Singer, Frank Edwards Opens Up". Tori.ng. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  4. ^ "#MCM- Frank Edwards- My Story – The Inspire Series by Glory Edozien". Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  5. ^ Sesan (30 July 2016). "No rivalry between Frank Edwards and me –Joe Praize". Punch Newspapers. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Frank Edwards". Genius. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Frank Edwards' Frankincense drops April 25 - The Nation Newspaper". Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Frank Edwards awards top graduands from MTNF-Mus". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 22 July 2023. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Nigeria: The Emergence of Love World Records". allafrica.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
  10. ^ Olujobi, Debbie (14 October 2012). "The soul speaks". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  11. ^ Nkem-Eneanya, Jennifer (24 June 2013). "Frank Edwards; the Young, Gifted Gospel Artiste Taking Africa for God". Konnectafrica.net. Konnect Media. Archived from the original on 3 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  12. ^ "Gospel Artiste, Frank Edwards Release New Video, Okaka • Connect Nigeria". 4 February 2014. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  13. ^ "Frank Edwards Singer shares his life story in 'Onye' [Video]". Pulse.com.gh. Joey Akan. 23 July 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  14. ^ "Frank Edwards - IF NOT FOR YOU #frankedwards #rocktown #gospelmusic #ifnotforyou - YouTube". 7 November 2019. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2021 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "Frank Edwards - BELIEVERS ANTHEM #frankedwards #rocktown #gospelmusic #anthem - YouTube". 14 January 2020. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ "Frank Edwards - Suddenly - #frankedwards #rocktown #gospelmusic Rocktown Music 2020 - YouTube". 20 March 2020. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ "Frank Edwards - LOGO OFFICIAL VIDEO #frankedwards #rocktown #gospelmusic - YouTube". Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2021 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ "Frank Edwards - OPOMULERO #frankedwards #rocktown #gospelmusic - YouTube". 14 June 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ "ME - FRANK EDWARDS #frankedwards #rocktown #gospelmusic - YouTube". July 2020. Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominees 2011". museke.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
  21. ^ "NEA Awards 2011 Nomination Party, Themed: Casino Celebrity Night". connectnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2011. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
  22. ^ "Frank Edwards emerges Best Male Gospel Artiste". Mydailynewswatchng.com. 13 July 2013. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  23. ^ Arinze, Ada (8 July 2013). "Frank Edwards Bags Best Male Gospel Artiste Award". Connectnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  24. ^ "Frank Edwards Songs, Videos, Lyrics and Bio". zionlyrics.com. Archived from the original on 24 February 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
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