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Revision as of 10:45, 27 July 2020
Frank Edwards | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frank Ugochukwu Edwards |
| Also known as | FrankRichboy |
| Born | July 22, 1989 |
| Origin | Enugu State, Nigeria |
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| Instruments |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Rocktown Records |
| Website | frankincense |
Frank Ugochukwu Edwards (born July 22, 1989) is a Nigerian Contemporary Gospel 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, Divine, King BAS, Nkay, David, Dudu and Micah Heavens, among others. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria.
Biography
Early life
Frank Edwards was born into a family of seven. His birth name is Frank Ugochukwu Edwards. He was born in Enugu state of Nigeria. He has five siblings. He began singing at the age of ten. He learned to play the piano from his father when he was young. In his teenage years, he became a born-again Christian. He has six albums and many hit singles to his name. He has established himself as one of the best leading gospel artiste in Nigeria.
Musical career
Mr. Edwards is a producer, plays several musical instrument and is a keyboardist and a member of the Presidential band of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome in Christ Embassy Church. His debut album The Definition was released in 2008. It was a 14-track album and was distributed by Honesty Music.[2] 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. He is currently known as Nigeria's Hottest Gospel rock artiste Now in Nigeria. 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.[3][4] In 2016, he collaborated with famous American gospel artiste, Don Moen on an album "Grace" His Album was produced in 2016Frankincense.[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
Frank Edwards (nicknamed Frankrichboy) is a member of Christ Embassy Church in Nigeria and LoveWorld Music Ministry alongside other gospel musicians including Ada Ehi (gospel musician), Sinach, Eben, Joe Praize.[2]
Discography
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Albums
- Definition (2008)
- Frankincense (2016)
- Birthday EP (2016)
- Born in July (2017)
- Unlimited – Verse 1 (2017)
- I'm Supernatural (2018)
- Unlimited – Verse 2 (2018)
- Born in July (2019)
Videography
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| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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| 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 | [5] |
| 2014 | Hallelujah | Frank Edwards | |
| 2015 | Onye | St. Immaculate | [6] |
| 2016 | Grace | Don Moen & Frank Edwards | |
| 2017 | Here to Sing feat. Chee | Frank Edwards | |
| 2019 | If Not For You | [7] |
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.[8][9] 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).[10][11] His latest album, Frankincense which feat Micah Stampley and Nathaniel Bassey got everyone wowed when it topped Beyonce's and Adele's albums within few hours of release on iTunes album chart.[12]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Frank Edwards biography". music.naij.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ a b "Nigeria: The Emergence of Love World Records". www.allafrica.com. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
- ^ Olujobi, Debbie (October 14, 2012). "The soul speaks". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ Nkem-Eneanya, Jennifer (June 24, 2013). "Frank Edwards; the Young, Gifted Gospel Artiste Taking Africa for God". Konnectafrica.net. Konnect Media. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ "Gospel Artiste, Frank Edwards Release New Video, Okaka • Connect Nigeria". February 4, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ "Frank Edwards Singer shares his life story in 'Onye' [Video]". Pulse.com.gh. Joey Akan. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
- ^ lastnaijamusic (November 8, 2019). "[Music] Frank Edwards – "If Not For You" | MP3 Download". LastNaijaMusic. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominees 2011". www.museke.com. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
- ^ "NEA Awards 2011 Nomination Party, Themed: Casino Celebrity Night". www.connectnigeria.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
- ^ "Frank Edwards emerges Best Male Gospel Artiste". Mydailynewswatchng.com. July 13, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ Arinze, Ada (July 8, 2013). "Frank Edwards Bags Best Male Gospel Artiste Award". Connectnigeria.com. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ "Frank Edwards Songs, Videos, Lyrics and Bio". zionlyrics.com. Retrieved May 28, 2020.