Tributes galore for Mr FM Radio Dan Foster

Tributes about the impact he made in the Nigeria radio industry have been pouring in following the announcement of the death of Black-American radio programme host, Dan Foster on Wednesday.

Unconfirmed reports according to Oyinlola Awonuga said Foster, popularly known as The Big Dawg died of COVID-19 complications in Lagos.

He worked with Cool FM, Inspiration FM, City FM and lately Classic FM where he played major roles in the success of the stations.

His numerous awards include the Nigeria Media Merit Awards for the ‘Best Radio Personality’ in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Before relocating to Nigeria in 2000, Foster, a graduate of Morgan State University where he studied Broadcasting and Drama had worked with numerous radio stations including Cathy Hughes Radio One, Mix 106.5 both in America, and Virgin Island-based WTBN.

Nigerians and colleagues in their condolences on social media to the news of Foster’s shocking death extolled his good virtues and outstanding performance in the programmes he initiated and hosted.

READ ALSO: HOW I GOT MY RADIO JOB IN NIGERIA – FOSTER 

Some of the reactions are as follows

I don’t even think I’ll be doing my show without his influence growing up. He was really really good at his job and knew how to create a safe place for just about anyone to participate in the show.

RIP The Big Dawg! @KingWole

His time at Cool FM was revolutionary. I enjoyed his time at Inspiration FM, especially his handling of Sharing Life Issues when Chaz B was away.

Valar Morghulis Big Dawg. https://t.co/mocAbqT1Zx @AjalaYemi

He inspired me in my teen and I still nursed the idea of delving being a future OAP…

RIP Dan Foster you are well-loved we will miss you😢😢😢😢😢 https://t.co/wvMR0NGail @Chikogu Kenneth

Your time at City was wonderful and we loved working with you.

Our hearts go out to his family at this time, we pray that God comforts them.

.Rest In Peace, Legend!The broadcast media will never be the same without you💔

.#Rip #DanFoster https://t.co/JPp21dweRU @Cityfm1051

When I moved to Lagos in November 2003, Dan Foster was one of the reasons I didn’t run back home to delta state. I tuned into cool FM one morning and Dan made me love radio. Rip big dawg! I’m sad you left. But I’m happy your mark remains forever! @OfficialBovi

I do not think there will ever exist an OAP that had as much impact on the radio as much as Dan Foster did when I was growing up. His voice caressed my ears & made me love radio. Dan Foster was the tipping point for Lagos radio. This one is a triple tragedy.

https://t.co/h6PLSEuBsg @AyoBankole

Have to be honest, Dan Foster did well for Nigerian Radio. @TundeTash