With his consistency as an artiste of purpose, Frank Edwards has rightly earned the appellation of Nigeria's hottest gospel rock musician. Nicknamed Frank Rich Boy by fans, the record label boss speaks on marriage plans among others.
Nigerian multi-award winning gospel musician, Frank Ugochukwu Edwards simply known as Frank Edwards who sits atop Rocktown Records, a label that parades a crop of talented up and coming artistes, in an exclusive interview, has spoken out on being under pressure by women to get married, and many more.
Below are excerpts from the chat;
How did your gospel music career start?
It started just as a child who loved God and loved music. That was all. It was not like I was from one wealthy family or something like that. All I had were God, my vision and passion for music. That was how it all started. It was all passion
and love for music. However, music is actually in my family. My father is a chorister till date. He is the church pianist; my siblings also sing very well but not professionally. My family loved music, I picked it up and I am here today doing music professionally.
How do you get inspirations for your songs?
I am inspired by God’s words; I am inspired by the Holy Spirit. I also get inspired by the things I see happening around me, and I try to do songs to sort out particular situations. An instance is the act of terrorism currently going on in Nigeria and across the world. While meditating over the situation, God gave me a song that I am currently doing in collaboration with some local and international artistes such as Micas Tomplay, Nathaniel Bassey, Chavral Franklin, and Don Moen among others. It is a world peace song and we are having voices from all over the world. We are currently recording the song and we intend to preach peace to the world through the project.
Are you married or Seriously thinking about marriage?
I am not married but marriage is in my plans.
As a successful but single artiste, how have you been coping with feminine pressure?
You know that many of those you are referring to are my fans, they love my music. If they love your music, they are your fans, and you cannot push them away when they come around you, okay?
But one has to use the wisdom of God to avoid them politely when one senses suggestive attitudes. But I must confess that it has been very challenging.
Will marriage make you heave a sigh of relief over the pressure from the opposite sex?
It would certainly save me from a lot of danger, pressure and what have you. That’s what I feel. It is not really necessary to speak in details here.
How ready are you for marriage?
For me to have discussed the issue with you means it is something that I now feel like doing. I feel like I am ready for marriage mentally and spiritually.
When is the nuptial bell ringing?
Everything is in the hands of God. If not 2016 then it would happen early 2017.