Biography of Minister Frank Edwards

 

Popularly known as Frank Richboy, Minister Frank Ugochuckwu Edwards was born on July 22, 1989. He is an Igbo Nigerian contemporary singer, songwriter, and recording artist that has risen to prominence over the years with his style of music. He is a certified world class sound engineer and the founder of the record label Rocktown Records, the home to recording artistes such as Frank Edwards, Gil, Dudu, David, Divine, and many more.

Born into a very humble family of seven, he grew up with five siblings. He is from Enugu state in South-Eastern part of Nigeria. His talent started shining at a very young age 10 when he started singing and learned to play piano from his father at this young age. He also gave his life to Christ during his teenage years.

Frank Edwards started singing at the age of 10, and it was no other place but his local church. Coupled with his keyboard skills, he started ministering outside his church and at the biggest stages across the country.

His rise to prominence can be attributed to God strategically leading and placing him in the ministry of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Christ Embassy aka Believers LoveWorld Inc. It became a turning point in his life and career. Even though he had a different ambition while growing up, but it all changed when he started following the man of God.

While growing up, he has a dream of becoming a pilot, but while following the man of God, he loves the way Pastor Chris worships, and that inspired him to go after music as a career.  He later joined The LoveWorld Records and that gave him the avenue to share the stage with iconic music artists such as Sinach, Samsong, and Minister Joe Praize, among others.

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Joining the ministry was not only enough, but he also located where he could function well for God. He joined the church music team, of which he was not lacking both in singing and playing musical instruments.

He became a Presidential band member for Pastor Chris Oyahkhilome and later became his personal keyboardist.

When he released his first album in 2008, it was totally autonomous of the LoveWorld Records. But when the President, Pastor Chris listened to the song, he carried the burden of promoting the song. The first step of promoting was within his congregation while urging them to get the CD. He also gave him the opportunity to perform live in the church programme and it makes the first time Frank Edwards will be standing before a crowd.

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Minister Frank Edwards’ Awards and Nominations

Since he came to the limelight, Minister Frank Edwards has been nominated for, and won several awards which include:

• Nominated and won Nigeria Entertainment Award (NEA 2014)
• Nominated and won Nigeria Entertainment Award (NEA 2016)
• Nominated and won Nigeria Entertainment Award (NEA 2019)
• Nominated and won the Rock Artist of the year in 2010 at the Nigerian Awards.
• Nominated and won the Best Gospel Artist Africa, Best Gospel Rock Artist, and West Africa Best Male Vocalist at the African Gospel Awards (2012)
• Nominated and won The Male Artist of the Year, The Song of the Year, and The Best Male Vocal. at the Nigerian Gospel Music Awards (2012) 
• Nominated and won the Hit Song of the Year at the LoveWorld Awards in 2012 and was rewarded with $10,000 cash prize.
• Nominated and won Africa’s Best Male Gospel Artiste at the Africa Gospel Music Awards (AGMA 2013)
• Nominated and won the City people Artiste of the Year.

Songs and Musical Releases by Minister Frank Edwards

Minister Frank Edwards has released songs he sung alone and with iconic artists over the years. Some of them are:

• Idi Ebube (Featuring Sinach)
• Under The Canopy
• Onye
• Oghene Doh
• I Lift My Voice
• Heavy Rain (Springtime) ft Recky D
• Here To Sing Ft Chee
• Let Your Name Be Glorified Ft Insta Choir & Chee
• God of Miracle
• Hallelujah Meje Ft Nicole C. Mullen & Chee
• I’m Supernatural
• Miye Ruwe
• Miyeruwe (I Praise You)
• Unto The King Ft Pita
• Praise Your Name
• Thy Will Be Done Ft Pastor Nathaniel Bassey
• You Are Good
• Who Run Things
• Heaven Rocks Ft Mayo
• In Love With You
• Happiness
• One Song Ft Da Music
• Chioma

His relationship with the renowned Christian worshipper, Don Moen started when they both met at a programme and Frank requested to have a picture with him. It was there Don Moen revealed to Frank that he is a big fan of his song. The two have started a fruitful relationship since then and Frank often refers to him as a Father.

Minister Frank Edwards is active on social media. You can connect with him via his official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X