Our condolences to Kirk Anthony’s family and friends. I remember his Quiet Storm show…
Words cannot express the magnitude of this loss. He was truly an amazing man who did what he loved with so much passion. #RIPKirk
— Smooth98.1FM (@Smooth981FM) June 1, 2013
With very heavy hearts, @smooth981fm announces the passing of our dear friend & colleague, Kirk Anthony, who passed away yesterday. #RIPKirk
— Smooth98.1FM (@Smooth981FM) June 1, 2013
Anthony was born in London to Jamaican parents, and known to many radio listeners for his distinguished baritone voice. His radio career spanned over 25 years and he was there at the birth of Choice FM, Britain’s first independently black owned radio station with a licence back in March 1990.
In 2006 Choice FM appointed Anthony its new head of music, giving him responsibility for the station’s overall music programming. But in 2009 Anthony said goodbye to the UK and re-located to Lagos. He later went on to host his own show on Smooth 98.1 FM.
