Wednesday, November 12, 2014

DELTA TALENT: FRANZ DICKSON



Franz Dickson is clearly one of Nigeria's most admired vocalists. A singer, songwriter, voice over artiste and voice coach, he's been active in the Lagos circuit of the Nigerian music industry since the 90s. With a wealth of experience as a background vocalist for notable Nigerian artistes like Mike Okri, Alex O, Alex Zitto to mention just a few, he soon became a favorite voice for most jingle producers in Lagos Nigeria like Tunde Ajijedidun of Digitrack Studios, Kingsley Ogoro of Klink Studios, Bayo Adepetu of former Midicorp Studios e.t.c.
His voice has been on major TV and radio stations' identity songs like the NTA 2 Channel 5 signature tune [ he also appeared as a singer on this station's identity song video, titled ' Don't settle for less'] and the Metro 97.7 FM Station's former identity song amongst others. In the 90s he was a member of the R&B group "Down 11 Earth" fondly regarded by some then, as Nigeria's version of 'Boyz 11 Men' . Besides singing, he's done voice overs for numerous major and top brands from Coca Cola , Pepsi to Sprite amongst others. He featured in the first highly rated Kazimba Choir put together by Wale Macauley. In 2004, his first solo single 'DON'T SAY IT'S OVER' became a radio hit and enjoyed an incredible 15 week run on the prestigious 'MTN TOP 10' Chart,
presented then by famous On Air Personality Olisa Adibua. His 2010 single, "I NO GO WANT", an adaptation of the 23rd Psalm continues to enjoy massive radio air play across the breath of Lagos city. On Air Personality at Radio Continental, Jones Usen paid him and the song some of the finest compliments a singer could get. A graduate of Mass Communication, Franz has also written, performed and produced numerous soundtrack songs and music for a host of Nigerian Home Videos and TV programmes ; Nemesis1&2, Enemies at Home, Black Powder, Shameless Romance and the 2011's epic 'A Clap Of Thunder'
are just a some of his many soundtrack and film music credits and projects. Franz Dickson and his management are reachable on +2348023297419 Email; columbia533@hotmail.com

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