Popular Nigerian gospel singer Frank Edwards has shared a humorous but emotional story about his early attempt to seek a woman’s daughter’s hand in marriage.
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The singer revealed that the incident happened shortly after he released his first album, when he became eager to settle down at a young age.
According to him, he gathered the courage to approach a woman and inform her about his intention to marry her daughter.
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While speaking in a now-viral statement, Frank Edwards explained that he initially believed the woman was impressed by the way he answered her questions during their conversation.
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However, the gospel artist later realised that the woman’s attention was focused on something entirely different.
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Woman’s response leaves singer embarrassed
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Recounting the moment, Frank Edwards said the woman suddenly asked him in Igbo language: “BIA NNA INA ELIKWA AKWUKWO NNI ?? KEDU EBE MAMA GI NO??”
The statement translates to: “Come young man, hope you eat vegetables, where is your mother?”
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According to the singer, the woman’s response came from genuine concern rather than mockery, but it instantly changed the mood of the conversation.
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Frank Edwards admitted that he felt embarrassed after hearing the remark, adding that it felt as though “someone poured cold water” on him.
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