SPOTLIGHT: Frank Edwards – The Future
Frank Ugochukwu Edwards, simply known as Frank Edwards, is a Nigerian contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and recording artist from Enugu, Enugu State. He is the founder and owner of record label Rocktown Records, which is home to recording artists such as Edwards himself, Gil, Divine, Living Waters and Sophiya among others. 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 years. He learned to play the piano from his father when he was young. He has six albums and many hit singles to his name.
Frank Edwards (nicknamed rich boy) is a member of Christ Embassy Church in Nigeria and LoveWorld Music Ministry where he began his music career under Loveworld Records in 2008 recording massive popularity and recognition with his debut. Mr. Edwards plays several musical instrument and is a keyboardist. His debut album The Definition was released in 2008. It was a 14-track album and was distributed by Honesty Music. Angels on the Runway his second album was released in 2010 and another, Unlimited, in 2011. Tagjam, was released in November 2011.
In 2014, Frank released his sophomore album titled “No Limits” which was a double CD album collection of songs most of which became hits on release and topped the charts. He is currently known as Nigeria’s Hottest Gospel rock artiste in Nigeria. In 2013 he appeared in the live performance of Sinach’s “I know who I am” video. Besides being an artist with many songs in all musical genre, He is also a talented music producer. As a result, Rock Town Records, which he owns, has a generation of up-coming talent with names like GIL, Divine, Nkay, Soultune and many others
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. 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)
In 2013, at The Experience (a largest gospel music concert in Africa), Donnie McClurkin whilst performing on stage called our Frank Edwards to join him and sing his own version of donnie’s popular song “Holy”.
Frank didn’t disappoint. In 2014, Frank once again bags The Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA), emerging as the Gospel Artiste of the Year. Frank till date continues to push the boundaries of gospel music and explore genres. His is Africa’s most listened gospel artists. His record label Rocktown Records continues to progress with the success of her artists yearly.
Frank was appointed Youth Ambassador for INEC (Nigeria’s Electoral Commission) in 2014.
One can only expect the extraordinary from this gospel icon Frank Edwards. He is a source of inspiration to the gospel industry and young aspiring people and gospel artists all over Africa.
Frank Edwards is without a doubt part of the future of Africa’s Gospel Music.
Latest Frank Edwards Songs 1. Halleluyah 2. I No Fit Shout 3. Okaka 4. Overtake feat. Joepraize 5. Jesus Power 6. God Bless Nigeria 7. Light Of the World HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW FRANK EDWARDS 1. Which of Frank’s album is most popular? 2. Do you think Frank Edwards is Africa’s Biggest Gospel Artist? ????
I don’t know if the world is ready for the rising of these stars because we are coming with full force and i tell you there is no stopping us at all. Frank Edwards is and always will remain an inspiration to me he is my personal mentor and i bless God for the privilege of meeting him.
Am Franklin Og. a Gospel Artist.songwriter and Vocalist… with an already released track…hoping forward for access to start with Rocktown Records… but don’t know how to Meet with Rocktown Manager (Mr Edwards). if replied,I’ll be Glad….
I ve two albums. I. Don’t know how to see you people. I really want to work with rocktown studio. I am from edo state, nigeria.
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thank u so much sir franklyn. you have made christainity exciting. becos of u,i can dream big. there is no limit to what God can do with me. thank u sir. U are awesome!
pls i need to do a song with frank, but i dnt knw how to reach him. Pls send me his number through this. 08098774737
I have three album bt dn’t knw Hw connect with rocktown and I want to work with them by if can from there become somebody ,plz rocktown studio I need you guyz help plz
My name is MINSTREL JACK PRAIZE (popularly called M.J). Am a gospel artist who own a CREW (M.J ENTERTAINMENT CREW) from Delta State, Nigeria. Seriously, Frank Edwards is something else. He is actually the rockest dude in the Gospel Music Industry and I believe with time, God will connect us together. Frank Ugochuku Edwards. May Yoir Fire Never Quench. I Love You Sir. #rocktownrecords4life#
Courtesy: M.J ENTERTAINMENT CREW
I’have always be yanning of metting the african best gospel super star “Frank Edward”
i’m just a young boy born on 17may, 1999. since i grew up as a christian kid i have been waiting for the opportunity to meet with uncle frank.
he has played a very great role in my life which he even serve as my mentor, i’m now known as the best,youngest,talented and only gospel rapper.
To crown it all i have the faith and i believe that i would one day do songs with u. . .
God Bless Frank Edwards/Rock Town Manager.
I Really dnt knw wat to say but no one here is being replied!i just want to say i am a good vocalist am in a crew called TFNC-the fountain crew!!just wish frank culd reaply me.i really need to do a song with him!!08132207624 dats my numba!
I am from Namibia and I really like brother Frank Edwards Gospel music it has must understanding on praising God and Full of energy…God Bless you on what you are doing.Keep true on serving true heavenly father thru his son Jesus Christ.
My name is Awush Moses Ushie. ( Ushie ) i have song Gospel singles and i need to bring them out to the hearing of brethren.
I can’t do it on my own i need your Help. I belive, you will love my song #Christian we are one !!!.
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1. Which of Frank’s album is most popular? 2. Do you think Frank Edwards is Africa’s Biggest Gospel Artist? ????
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2. Yes he is without a doubt.