He lives in me, in my heart, in my soul. He always was, he always will be, a part of me. My pain is great. Words could never do justice to what Dan meant to me, what he means to me, what he will always mean to me......

Dan Foster usually makes my early mornings with his prolific morning shows on radio for over a decade. I miss you big dawg. RIP Legend!

NY

Dan the man! The big Dawg!

The memories I have of you are big and beautiful like your smile, like your "pele" ( pronounced more like the Brazilian footballer than the Yoruba word! lol). Your inherent mischief and willingness to push the envelope I will remember, and put out that energy in the world myself because we all could do with a little more of that.

You changed your part of the world; Literally every person that came across you was influenced in some way by you and felt the strength of your spirit, and what a spirit it was to experience on this earthly journey!
Throwing out rule book, doing it with love and from the heart. That is the way I will most fondly remember you. Thank you for being a guiding light, the best way you knew how. Thank you for teaching, laughing, loving so hard and just for being .

Rest well and enjoy the next Chapter till we meet again Big Dawg,

lots of love,
Folu baby
Attacking the mic as per your request. xx

It was just about 10 years ago you walked into my then cramped living room with your large tv screen and a bucket of super tasty fried chicken. I remember watching on in awe as you sat amongst us (with no airs, super humble and with so much positivity) to pair screens and start playing COD. I recall all the nuggets of wisdom you shared that day and how much I learnt from you. As the years went on, I recall how much of a support you were through my career. How much you helped and how much of yourself you have to support and help to build my brand and business. Dan I’d forever miss hearing you call my name the way only you do “Kayodeeee” imagine this always came after and I recall always smiling through the new creative idea you had for me. I’m super grateful Dan. Super grateful . I have over the last couple of weeks gone back to your last message to me. Thank you for always believing in me and cheering me on. I’m grateful for the man you were, the grace you had upon you, the love filled heart you’ve blessed lives with. I’m grateful you are now with God whom you loved always. I know I speak for tons of people when I say we’d miss you Dan. Thank you for your footsteps in the sands of my life’s time. Rest on Dan. Enjoy Heaven. The Heavens have gained a great soul. I can proudly say I had a friend, He was a great man ⭐️...

I listened to Dan a lot on the radio. Dan particularly taught me that I could play a gospel song on a day show in Nigeria when it ain't Sunday. I am a pastor's kid that wanted to do radio at all cost. Dan was the template I gave my folks when they asked if it was safe to do radio in Nigeria considering the kinds of songs they play and all.
I reached out to Dan when he was looking for radio hosts for his new radio station. He told me he had seen a video on my Instagram page where a lady I interviewed said I know how to ask questions, he said that's very good, send me a recording of your stuff. I did. We got talking thereafter.
He followed me on Instagram without knowing me. It was a great honor when I saw the following notification. I felt really good.
He was a good man. He is very honest with his words. He wants you to get better. He wants you to understand that you can do it, just be free with it and have fun.
Just like Dan, I played gospel songs on my show. Had some hassles with my bosses as a result, but I knew it was possible, for some minutes at least.
Rest in Peace Big Dawg. I'll keep pushing. No sweat.

Dan Foster made listening to radio such fun . I loved the way he tried to speak the local dialect . His praise Jam on radio was always so soul lifting.
We really lost a rare gem
Rest in peace Dan, I will never forget you.
God bless and protect your family.

You will be forever missed Dan. A great inspiration to everyone.

We met a few times at your Etim Inyang residence and those moments, dude, you inspired me a great deal! You were my second celebrity client for my web design business in the early 2000s and working with you was one of the smoothest transactions I ever had in Nigeria. You were a man of integrity, extreme passion, humour and an overwhelmingly positive presence. A committed believer in the talents of the youth of Nigeria and a purveyor of maximising one's God given talents.

God will fill your void in the lives of your family.

Dan, rest in peace!

Dan, you would forever be remembered. Anyone who has met you would know you always leave a remarkable memory. Your kindness and thoughtfulness of others is always amazing. I Would personally miss you. You were great and you have left great children behind. We know you would watch over your family. Rest on Dan. Till we meet again.

The bit about his love for chess is so true. I had always known Dan on radio and admired him greatly for his work as a radio presenter. He was undoubtedly one of the great radio broadcasting influencers in Nigeria's modern history. But the first time I ever met Dan was accross a chess board at Orchid Chess Club. That was the start of a 6 year relationship as what you might call chess buddies. Dan had unmatchable passion for chess. As a player, his one outstanding trait was his knack to attack. He loved attacking so much that he usually forgot to also defend. LOL.

But beyond chess, after that first game we had, I met Dan, the man and what an amazing person he turned out to be. Good hearted, friendly, jovial, simple and just fun to be around. What was impossible to miss every time Daniel showed up to play chess, was how much he loved his kids. He was obviously an incredible dad.

I'll miss Dan Foster and will always remember him as a legend on radio, a fine human being, a great father and a brilliant chess player. RIP Dan.

"I can only imagine " by Mercy Me.
"he's my son" by Mark Shultz,
Fantastic songs that I can't forget, thank you for the spiritual experience, Dan played these songs almost everytime he was on air. Also his compassion, humour, dedication, hard work. Miss you on radio. RIP

Dan was one of those "raditives" (radio relatives) whose impact travelled afar. It was felt across the length and breadth of Nigeria.

You will always be remembered, you will always be talked about. Your children will always be proud to say "Dan Foster was my father..." because you have left them a good name which is worth more than gold.

Thank you for reaching out that one fine day when you called and thank you for never giving up on us meeting until we actually did...I am thankful that we had that first coffee meeting, your humility, your passion for radio and the many many phone calls and catch ups that followed...it always felt too good to be true that we had never met all these years ...I felt the strong bond of radio with you each time we connected and I thank God that he gifted you to Radio ...

If only I knew that very Sunday was going to be the last time, we would have hugged more, talked more, laughed more, played soo much and done radio soo much more...

It is sad we never got the one moment we had worked soo hard to bring about alive...

Make no mistake brother, I know this for sure, ...just like we say on radio...THIS IS NOT GOOD BYE, THIS IS ONLY A SEE YOU LATER...STAY TUNED BIG DAWG!!!

Rest In Power✊

King-James

As long I'm concerned, Dan Foster will never die in my life...

I will never use the word "WAS" to address My Dan Foster, the word will always be "IS" that I will use for my Dan forever...

He made me...
He inspired me..
He brought Christ Jesus closer where I can reach Him
He to Nigeria just because of me without knowing..
He made me see life in another way
He made me a Hero
He taught to how to stick to my instinct
His password phrase rings bell and will continue to ring in my life forever.

I LOVE YOU DAN
Cool-Hero

You were a loving as in practical loving father and husband. Thank you for your mission here in Lagos Nigeria.

You always made me laugh when you anchored sharing life issues on inspiration FM back then.. you would always throw the questions back to your audience.I would not even feel the traffic on the drive home. You introduced me to radio.
Focus on the family name it.
May the Angel's recieve you.
Lord grant Lovina, the kids and the family you left behind the strength to move on!

You left a vacuum but we know you are in a better place. Rest easy Dan

Dan was a hero, a motivator, a comedian,a man of excellence and a lover of God. I still don't know what Dan saw in me,but he always believed in me. He thought I was a genius loooong before I believed it,and always called me Super producer,hence my nickname "Supeeeeeer Laitan" which Dan and Bella echoed everytime we were together. For 3years,we formed a bond that was unshakable. He never came to the studio without food for everyone to eat (even when he was crazy broke). He would do everything within his power to come with chicken or burgers. He did all to put food on the table of family and friends. He was a loving father,and a great friend to many. Dan was brilliant. He would come up with great ideas like it was nothing,spontaneously. He gave others business ideas that changed their futures. Dan was truly God sent. I think Dan was the greatest promoter of gospel music in Nigeria. He didn't care about the rules. He broke them constantly, to spread the gospel. He was as passionate of gospel music,as he was about excellence. He was a happy man. He spread joy everywhere. He wouldn't leave you down,he'd make sure you laughed before he left you. that was the ministry of Dan Foster,to leave smiles on people's faces, and spread the good news of Jesus. I miss you Dan. I'll forever miss you. Sleep on. See you in heaven. Love,Olaitan Dada

My dear Egbon! It's still so surreal! You were an amazing man, a supporter, encourager and you were brutally honest. You kept it real!!! *phew* . I remember the first day we met during a radio interview, you looked at me and said "girl! Where have you been? You sing fire and your music is so powerful" .Hearing the great Dan Foster say those words to me meant everything! You played my music without asking for anything in return not even even a thank you.

The way you supported gospel artistes and played our music on mainstream radio was just incredible! Ah! You can't be forgotten even the world tried. I pray that the Holy Spirit comforts your family like only He can. Keep resting in God's arms ❤❤❤❤❤

Dan Foster, the revolution you brought to Cool FM back in the day. I feel in love with radio when you joined CoolFM, I never switched off or change channels, I would listen to you on Sundays till 9.30am and then be in a mad rush to attend church services.
A legend gone too soon!
Adieu DanFoster,
Rest from the toils, Rest Eternal.
May all left to mourn your passing be greatly comforted IJMN 

BolajiLadele

I remember the first time I met you dan...back then at the radio station COOL FM, you heard my music and fell I love with my voice immediately...you promised to add me to the list of artists for your end of the year event tagged PRAISE JAM and I never missed a single edition even when u went over to INSPIRATION FM you interviewed me severally on your Sunday show...you learnt how to pronounce my name and u did it with swag...miss u dan...sleep now! ❤❤

I will continue to cherish the memories I had of Dan Foster, he made me love morning radio, great music, skits, prank calls, etc. Sunday morning Praise Jam changed my life especially because I worked in hospital, inspiring, life changing music and great messages, he even called my friend who became my wife. Always remember stories about your son and kids growing up here. Dan you will be missed. RIP

Adieu Dan Foster, you left an indelible mark as a foremost OAP

Dan Foster, the Big Dawg... Thank you for being such an inspiration to millions of people around the world.
I met you only once, and that was when I visited OJ at CoolFM many years ago but I listened to you every opportunity I had.
You were truly a mentor and I thank you for paving the way for so many radio presenters and broadcasters like me.
Rest in God's perfect peace dear Dan... May your family, friends and fans be comforted through this, Amen!

I listened to Dan on Cool FM and tried severally to win his free gift he usually gives but I never got around winning then Dan moved to IFM and he plays the most inspiring music on radio, he gets you motivated sharing his own life stories and letting you know that you can make it despite all the obstacles you may be facing.

Dan we will miss you but we rejoice that heaven has gained an angel. Rest on the big dawg

Thanks for bringing a whole new experience into Nigerian radio.

Rest In Peace, Dan.

Dear Dan,I never met you but I remember how you always helped us get our "ikebes out of bed". Your voice became a morning favorite. Heaven rejoices at your return home. Thank you for the great work you did here. Til we come home, rest with the King of glory. Rest, Sir!

Never met you in person, but your voice over the radio from Cool FM added sunshine to every single day. You filled the airwaves with wisdom, humor, direction, information and more. You changed how we listened to radio.

Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. You will always be remembered. Rest in Christ's bosom.

I am gripped with gloom and unending melancholy as I pen this. The news that you passed on, still seems untrue but I slowly come to terms with the enormity of your absence. Dan, you were larger-than-life, magnanimous, encompassing and altruistic. I always cherished your pearls of wisdom, your talent and your random acts of human kindness. Even though I never saw you as often as I would have liked but I always sensed your friendship. The whole world is shaken by your demise but proud of your impact. I end this by saying thank you for giving us the opportunity to occupy the space that you orbited.
Rest in peace, Dan. Rest in peace.

Well done Dan. You definitely let your mark in the hearts of many. You will be missed but never forgotten. I am sure heaven will be rejoicing as they receive a man who loves praising the Lord.

Sleep well Big dog

My Big Bother in death as in life I have learnt so much from you.
The whole world loves you, but God your Father loves you more
He has called his angel home
Your work here is done
The LORD will grant the Entire family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and grant the departed eternal rest
I want you to know that your precious ones whom you have left behind will be especially and lovingly cared for by your God and by your family.
Sleep well Big Gwag.

OH DAN FOSTER !!! Hearing the news of your passing away broke my heart.

You were one of Nigeria's Iconic radio personalities.

Oh Dan! I remember when I pioneered 95.1 Wazobia Fm and my first day on air was a disaster.

Being a first of it's kind pidgin radio station, there were no model to follow or OAPs to look up to.

I made a mess of my first day on air and bowed my head on the console. I thought I would lose my job.

You were passing by from the Cool Fm studio and stopped by to tell me not to be devastated. That most broadcasters made a mess of their first day on air.

You told me to be free, to express myself and just have fun, that you knew I would be a great radio presenter.

And a great radio presenter I became because of those kind, compassionate words and belief in me. You would check on me from time to time as I worked and give me the thumbs up sign.

Oh Dan! You gave me the courage and strength when no one cared.

Americana that would walk into my studio and try to speak pidgin on air...making me laugh.

That was the kind of guy you were...ALIVE, FUN, COMPASSIONATE, A TRUE LEADER AND TEACHER.

Rest In Peace Sweetheart.

#RipDan #Rip

Dear Dan,
I never met you but our spirits connected. At different times, you spoke into my future, opening my eyes to what the future holds for me; endless possibilities in the media space.

I know you are with now sweet Jesus but I will always miss you on the airwaves.

Love you always, great man!

We at Babsomo Communications enjoyed the best of friendship with you Dan.

We were not just associated by work but true friendship.

We won together, we failed together, we laughed together, strategized together, voiced together.

Always the life of the party, you walk into our space and everywhere lights up.

Dan, you will never be forgotten, you will always be loved and your memories ever preserved.

Sleep tight dawg!

Don't trouble them too much over there