AMERICAN-born broadcaster, Dan Foster has passed away. His demise was confirmed and disclosed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
Foster, a popular voice on City FM in Lagos, reportedly died of COVID-19.
If you’ve not been keeping track of him, below are 11 things you may not know about the deceased.
- Foster was born by the name Daniel Foster in Washington, D.C, United States of America (USA).
- He joined the Marines and attended Morgan State University, where he studied broadcasting and drama.
- He was married to Lovina Foster, whom he shared his three children with.
- He worked with a number of radio stations both locally and internationally. And the include –Cathy Hughes Radio One, Virgin Island and Mix 106.5 FM.
- He joined Cool FM when he relocated to Nigeria.
- He starred in the 2001 Nollywood blockbuster, Face of a Liar.
- He won 2003, 2004, and 2005 Nigeria Media Merit Awards for Best Radio Personality.
- He was the director and creator of the Cool FM Praise Jam concert.
- He was awarded the 2004 and 2005 Media Person of the Year award by the City People Awards.
- He was a judge on the 2007 Idols West Africa alongside Dede Mabiaku and Abrewa Nana.
- He had also feature on Nigeria’s Got Talent alongside Kate Henshaw and Yibo Koko, as a judge.