Frank Edwards (gospel musician)

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

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Early life

Frank Ugochukwu Edwards was born into a family of seven in 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

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

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

Albums

Selected videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2010Beautiful
2010You Too Dey Bless Me feat. TB1 Gbenga Salu
2011 Oya Moshman
2011 Oghene Doh Moshman
2011 This Love Patrick Elis
2014OkakaLawrence Omo-Iyare [12]
2014 Hallelujah Frank Edwards
2015OnyeSt. Immaculate [13]
2016GraceDon Moen & Frank Edwards
2017Here to Sing feat. CheeFrank Edwards
2019If Not For You [14] H2O Films
2020Believers Anthem [15] H2O Films
2020Suddenly [16] H2O Films
2020No Other NameFrank Edwards
2020Logo [17] Frand Edwards
2020Opomulero [18] H2O Films
2020ME [19] H2O Films

Awards and nominations

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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