Renowned gospel singer Frank Edwards has taken to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to his beloved mother on Mother’s Day, sharing a deeply personal story about how she once intervened to stop him from signing a $320,000 (now worth N492 million) music contract that could have jeopardized his creative freedom and career.
In an emotional post, Edwards recounted a pivotal moment in his career when he was offered a lucrative deal from a music group seeking to acquire ownership of his entire music catalogue. The financial offer was tempting, but his mother strongly opposed it, insisting that the deal was not from God.
Despite having been a pillar of support in his music journey, even giving him N150,000 to set up his first studio, she firmly stood against the agreement, believing it would not serve his best interests. She took drastic measures to protect him, even going as far as seizing his passport to prevent him from traveling overseas to finalize the deal.
Edwards recalled the incident, saying: “The very first time in my life years ago, I was to close a $320,000 deal from a group that wanted to almost own my entire catalogue. You said NO! And I quote you: ‘The 150,000 naira I gave you to start that studio is bigger than that money, just give it time. They are not of God.’
“In fact, you took my international passport away from me just to ensure I don’t travel to close that deal. I was laughing because I didn’t need to travel to close it, but then I listened to you. After you said that, I was thinking, ‘How is 150,000 Naira bigger than $320,000?'” he stated.
Looking back, Edwards now fully appreciates his mother’s wisdom and spiritual foresight, acknowledging that her unwavering faith and guidance significantly shaped his career and life. He expressed deep gratitude for her support, recognizing that every decision she made was rooted in divine direction.
“Now I understand. There is so much to say! But like I said, this space is not enough! Happy Mother’s Day, mum!!! Thank you for everything. Thank you for an impenetrable wall of fire! Thank you for always telling me the mind of God about the things I’m doing. None of your words fell to the ground because you truly hear from God,” he added.
Fans and followers have since flooded the comments section with admiration for Frank Edwards’ mother, celebrating her wisdom, faith, and commitment to her son’s success. Many have also expressed how the story serves as an inspiration, highlighting the importance of parental guidance and spiritual discernment in making crucial life decisions.
This touching tribute underscores the profound impact that a mother’s love and intuition can have on shaping the destiny of her child, proving that sometimes, the best decisions are made not with money in mind, but with faith and long
-term vision.