Frank Edwards, the Nigerian contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and recording artiste, clocked 26 on Friday.
The Enugu-born gospeller is the founder and owner of Rocktown Records, which is home to recording artists such as Edwards himself, Gil, Divine, King BAS, Nkay, and David among others.
1 He is a fine motivational vocalist
The 26-year-old is one of Nigeria’s finest inspirational singers. His music motivates a lot of people. His songs have touched so many lives. He is blessed with a very good voice and a handsome face to back it up. Fans can never get tired of listening to his songs.
2 He is a devoted Christian
Frank Edwards (nicknamed Richboy) is a member of Christ Embassy Church in Nigeria and LoveWorld Music Ministry. He plays several musical instruments and is a keyboardist and a member of the Presidential Band in the church with Chris Oyakhilome as overseer.
3 His songs are always a hit
He has six albums and many hit singles to his name. His recent album, Frankincense, is really a good one with amazing songs such as ‘Agam Enye Gi Ekele’ among others. Featuring Micah Stampley and Nathaniel Bassey, the album wowed everybody when it topped Beyonce and Adele’s albums within few hours of release on ITunes album chart.
4 He is a multiple award winner
In May 2011, he was nominated as Gospel Artiste of the Year at the 6th 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 three awards at the Nigeria Gospel Music Awards (Male Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Male Vocal)
