Biography
Frank Ugochukwu Edwards (born 22 July 1990), also known as FrankRichboy, is one of Nigeria’s most influential and popular contemporary gospel musicians.
His talents, vocals, and ability to ‘turn on the dance floor’ with gospel music while minister to souls have made Christain followers describe him as God’s blessing.
The Christ Embassy-inspired singer is famous for his hit singles Mma Mma, Omema o, You Too De Bless Me, and so on.
He is also the founder of the record label “Rock Town” and has a dozen gospel albums to his name.
Frank Edwards Age
Frank Edwards is 32 years old.
Frank Edwards Career
He started playing the Piano at the age of 10, inspired and tutored by his father.
The turning point of his career came when his pastor, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome after listening to the songs he had been recording asked him to sing in a Church Service.
His first album, ‘The Definition’ debuted in 2008 and was distributed by Honesty Music. He released ‘Angels on the runway’ in 2010 and ‘Unlimited’ in 2011 and subsequently, Tagjam in thesame year.
In 2013, he appeared on Sinach’s ‘I know who I am’ live performance.
His album ‘Frankincense’ caught everyone unaware when it topped Beyonce and Adele’s albums within few hours of release on itunes album chart.
He has a record label, ‘RockTown’ which has produced a lot of musical talents including Gil Joe, King BAS, Divine, Nkay, Soltune, David and others.
He has worked with some of the biggest gospel artiste in the world, including collaborating with famous gospel artist, Don Moen in 2015.
Frank Edwards has revolutionalized the Nigerian Gospel Music, introducing a new and exciting blend of rock fused with a little pop and fuji.
He has been nominated for several awards including- Gospel Artiste of the year 2011 at the 6th annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Nigeria Gospel Awards, 2012.
Education
There is no public information about his educational background
Awards and Nominations
Gospel artiste of the year in the sixth annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA). WON (May 2021)
West Africa best male vocalist (WON 2012)
Best hit single at the love world awards (WON 2012)
Three awards at the Nigeria gospel music awards (male artiste of the year,song of the year and best male vocal)
Social Media Handles
Instagram: @frankrichboy
Twitter: @frankrichboy
Frank Edward Net Worth
As a Nigerian Contemporary Gospel singer and an Entrepreneur, the owner of Rocktown Records, he has an estimated net worth of $800,000 (368 million naira).
