Nigerian gospel music veteran Frank Edwards takes us back to one of his most beloved worship records with “Mma Mma,” the fourth track from his 2017 album “Angels On The Runway.”
“Mma Mma” is an Igbo expression of praise – essentially meaning “it is well” or “beautiful beautiful.” So the title itself is worship before the music even starts. Frank Edwards understood that assignment completely when he wrote this record. The delivery stays deeply rooted in Igbo cultural praise tradition while the production wraps it in contemporary gospel arrangements that gave it crossover appeal beyond just the Eastern Nigerian church community.
“Angels On The Runway” arrived as a 17-track project and quickly became one of the most celebrated gospel albums of its era. But “Mma Mma” stood out even within that stacked catalogue. The melodic hook is simple enough to spread quickly through church congregations yet rich enough to carry genuine worship weight. Because Frank Edwards has always understood that the most powerful gospel songs are also the most accessible ones.
His influence on Nigerian gospel music runs deeper than most people outside the genre recognise. He helped build the bridge between indigenous Igbo praise culture and the modern Afrogospel sound that artists like Moses Bliss, Dunsin Oyekan, and Ebuka Songs now operate within. So “Mma Mma” is not just a great song – it is a landmark in that lineage.
His 2026 “Heart Of Worship” album also shows he has not slowed down. But for listeners returning to where the standard was set, “Mma Mma” remains a perfect reminder of why Frank Edwards built the audience he has.
Stream “Mma Mma” and tell us – does this record still hit the same way it did in 2017?
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