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Behold, Frank Edwards’ Top 15 Songs
Frank Edwards also known as Frank Ugochukwu Edward is a modern Christian gospel singer as well as a song writer from Enugu State. His songs have made him one of the most famous and talented gospel musicians in Nigerian so far.
He started singing since he was only seven years old and continues to create top heart touching songs. Frank Edward’s music always sounds like something special, some thing you want to hear more and more. The talented young man who was born on July 22, 1990 also plays various musical instruments.
Frank Edwards who has played on the largest stages in the country is a member of the Believers Love World Inc, also known as Christ Embassy and the church played a crucial role in building his career and inspired his songs. Frank Edwards refers to the senior pastor, Pastor Chris Oyaklime as his teacher and mentor.
He has also won various awards for his exploits in the Nigerian gospel music scene which include: Best Gospel Rock Artiste, West Africa Male Vocalist 2012 and won three nominations at the Nigerian Gospel Music Award 2012. He was nominated as the song of the year, the male Artiste of the year and the Best male voice.
The following are his top 15 songs of all time:
- Nara Ekele
- Miracle Rain
- Under the canopy
- Nma-Nma
- Onye
- Here to sing
- Ogene Doh
- You Too Dey Bless Me
- I no fit shout
- Chukwu Ebuka
- I made it
- Okaka
- You alone ft Don Moen
- They will be done ft Nathaniel Bassey
15.Here To sing ft Chee
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Entertainment
Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’