Frank Edwards (gospel musician)
Frank Ugochukwu Edwards is a Nigerian Contemporary Gospel singer and songwriter from Enugu State. 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. 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. In 2016, he collaborated with famous American gospel artiste, Don Moen on an album "Grace" His Album was produced in 2016Frankincense. In 2018, he released an album for the Body of Christ titled "Spiritual Music Season" which includes songs like "Miyeruwe", "You are Good", "Who dey run things" & "Praise Your Name". Still in 2018, he has collaborated with Nathaniel Bassey and Jeanine ZoeChurch life
Frank Edwards is a member of Christ Embassy Church in Nigeria and LoveWorld Music Ministry alongside other gospel musicians including Ada Ehi, Sinach, Eben, Joe Praize.Discography
Albums
- Definition
- Frankincense
- Birthday EP
- Born in July
- Unlimited – Verse 1
- I'm Supernatural
- Unlimited – Verse 2
- Born in July
Videography
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
| 2010 | Beautiful | ||
| 2010 | You Too Dey Bless Me feat. TB1 | Gbenga Salu | |
| 2011 | Moshman | ||
| 2011 | Moshman | ||
| 2011 | Patrick Elis | ||
| 2014 | Okaka | Lawrence Omo-Iyare | |
| 2014 | Frank Edwards | ||
| 2015 | Onye | St. Immaculate | |
| 2016 | Grace | Don Moen & Frank Edwards | |
| 2017 | Here to Sing feat. Chee | Frank Edwards | |
| 2019 | If Not For You |