DJ WilSAF
Wilmot Selwyn Faulkner (born 19 April 1978), known professionally as DJ WilSAF or simply Wil, is a British DJ, music producer, radio personality, and entrepreneur. He has been active in the music industry since 1996, working for radio stations, playing at gigs, parties, and events as a DJ, and pioneering music. As a music pioneer in Sierra Leone, Faulkner has supported various artists in the region. In the late 1990s, he worked at Sierra Leone Broadcasting Services where he gained modest fame as a radio DJ and announcer. He is the founder and CEO of SELAKIFAU Group, Smoke Entertainment, and is also one of the directors of HotBox Radio London, now known as FusionSound Radio.[1][2]
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Early life
DJ WilSAF started his career as an Announcer and DJ on Sierra Leone national radio station, Sierra Leone Broadcasting Services (SLBS) FM 99.9. He served as an announcer and DJ for seven years, preparing and reading out public service announcements and notices, presenting interviews and talk programs, and organizing a well-received Missing person's helpline during the Civil War. He gained national and international fame in Sierra Leone and has promoted local artists.
Career
Sierra Leone Broadcasting Services (SLBS)
DJ WilSAF started his career as an Announcer and DJ on Sierra Leone national radio station, Sierra Leone Broadcasting Services (SLBS) FM 99.9. He served as an announcer and DJ for seven years, gaining radio experience producing several radio programs, adverts, and jingles, providing voiceovers, and interviewing many on-air guests. He also promoted local artists.
Skyy Radio
He worked as a presenter and production assistant at the commercial base radio station Skyy Radio (106.6 FM) in Sierra Leone. He handled organizing and hosting live talk shows, assisting with radio programs, producing and editing daily announcements and on-air advertisements, and conducting interviews with VIPs and local artists.
DJ'ing and Shows
DJ WilSAF made multiple appearances playing at gigs, shows, parties, and local events in Sierra Leone before moving to the United Kingdom. He continued his career in the music industry, traveling around the country and playing in numerous programs he created such as "The Night Ride," "The Weekend Starter," and "The Virtual Fusion." He has also been a regular DJ at Home House and has played in parties, international, and national events throughout Europe.
External Links
- Official website
- DJ WilSAF on MusicBrainz
