In this article you’ll learn several interesting facts about the Nigerian Singer, Frank Edwards. His biography, family life, musical career, albums, etc.
Frank Ugochuckwu Edwards, born in July 22, 1989, is popularly known by his stage name Frank Edwards, is a Gospel singer, song writer and music producer that hails from Enugu State, Nigeria.
His record label, Rocktown Records, is home to several gospel artistes including Gil, Divine, King BAS, Nkay, Micah Heavens, himself, and several other artistes.
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Family
He was born into a family of seven in Enugu state, Nigeria. He has five siblings. His father was supportive of his musical career and was responsible for teaching him how to play the Piano at a very young age.
Musical Career
He is popularly known for a unique high-pitched voice that shakes walls whenever he starts (positively, though).
He began singing at the age of ten; and, as a young teenager, he became a born-again Christian. He currently boasts six albums and several hit singles. His songs are mostly gospel related.
He is capable of playing several musical instruments including keyboards, drums, guitar, piano, among others.
Frank Edwards (nicknamed Frankrichboy) attends Christ Embassy Church in Nigeria and is a member of LoveWorld Music Ministry alongside other notable gospel singers Ada Ehi, Sinach, Eben, Joe Praize and many more others.
He has collaborated with several gospel singers notably Don Moen in the album ‘the grace’. In an interview, he confirmed that his collaboration with Don Moen came as a surprise to him and was instigated by Don Moen himself.
Frank Edwards: Awards & Nomination
In May 2011 he was nominated for Gospel artiste of the year in the 6th annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA).
As of 2018 he has won several awards including:
- Gospel Rock artiste of the year.
- West Africa best male vocalist
- Best hit single (loveworld awards, 2012)
- 3 Nigeria Gospel music awards
Frank Edwards Albums
He released his first album in 2008 titled “The definition”. The album contained 14-tracks and was distributed by Honesty Music. This album was hugely successful and gave him the needed impetus to forge ahead with his musical career.
After the release of his first album, he went ahead to release several other albums which include:
- Georgia Country Blues (2015)
- Frank Edwards Collections: Vol. 3 (2016)
- Frank Edwards Collections, Vol. 2 (2016)
- Angels On The Runway (2017)
- Unlimited – Verse 1 (2017)
- Definition (2017)
- Frank Edwards Compilations, Pt. 2 (2016)
- Birthday (2016)
- Grace (2016)
- Sweet Man Blues (2015)
- Frank Edwards Compilations (2016)
Frank Edwards wife
He is currently unmarried; however, he is speculated to be in a relationship with his pastor’s daughter, Sharon Oyakhilome, which he has neither confirmed nor denied.
Social profiles
The official social accounts of Frank Edwards are as follows:
- Website: frankincense.world
- Twitter: @frankrichboy
- Facebook: Facebook.com/frankedwardspage
- Instagram: @frankrichboy
Frank Edwards is a household name in the Nigerian music industry and a source of inspiration to many aspiring young singers in Nigeria and beyond.
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