Gospel singer Frank Edwards has paid a moving homage to the late preacher, Rev. Dr Uma Ukpai.
The Christian community grieves the loss of one of its most cherished evangelists. Edwards also recalled a miracle healing he experienced as a result of the late preacher’s preaching.
The “Under the Canopy” singer shared on Instagram that he was cured of pneumonia and asthma when he was eight years old while attending one of Rev. Ukpai’s missions in Enugu.
“At age 8, I got healed of asthma and pneumonia in one of your crusades in Enugu! Thank you for specially impacting the world! You finished well, papa. Rest on,” Edwards wrote.
The award-winning gospel musician, who has frequently testified about his recovery from a chronic respiratory condition. He called the experience a turning point that freed him from years of reliance on inhalers and gave him the freedom to pursue his musical career.
In a statement headlined “Glorious Transition,” the family of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, the founder and president of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, acknowledged his departure on Monday.
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The 80-year-old evangelist, renowned for his fiery sermons, large-scale crusades, and emphasis on divine healing, passed away on October 6.
He left behind a legacy of faith, revival, and philanthropy in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from believers, clergy, celebrities, and everyday Nigerians, who praised his lifelong devotion to spreading the gospel and empowering communities.
Rev. Ukpai’s crusades, known for drawing massive crowds across Nigeria and beyond. It was often marked by testimonies of miracles, deliverance, and salvation.
His ministry’s non-denominational approach promoted unity within the Pentecostal movement. The institutions like the Uma Ukpai Polytechnic and his scholarship foundation continue to impact lives.
As funeral arrangements are being finalised, his family has urged the public to reflect on Philippians 1:21: “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
Meanwhile, fans and fellow gospel artists have continued to celebrate his life and legacy. Describing him as a faithful servant who “finished well.”
