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COVID-19: Popular Broadcaster, Dan Foster, is Dead

Femi Ashekun/

Prominent Nigerian-American broadcaster, Dan Foster, is dead.

NewsmakersNG learnt that the veteran radio host died from COVID-19 related complications around 1pm today.

“He died today around 1pm. His wife is currently at the isolation centre in Yaba as we speak,” a source disclosed.

Prior to his demise, Foster worked with Cool FM, Inspiration FM , City FM and Classic FM.

He was a judge on ‘Nigeria’s Got Talent’ alongside Kate Henshaw, a Nollywood actress, and Yibo Koko, a comedian.

He was also a former judge of ‘Idols West Africa’ series.

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