Willie Francis

Who is Willie Francis?

'Willie Francis, born Wilbert Francis on March 18, 1943 in Farm District in South Manchester, Jamaica is a Ska/Reggae singer who came to prominence in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. He is known for hits such as "Oh What a Mini'", a top ten hit in the Jamaican charts. His other notable songs include "Ripe Sour Sop" and "I'm Going to Change Everything".

Willie Francis was also a producer and is responsible for recording famous reggae singer Cocoa Tea's" first song "Searching the Hills" in 1974. Willie Francis' song "Motherless Children" is featured on Disc 2 of the "Trojan Skinhead Reggae Box Set CD".

Willie Francis worked in England in the late 1970s, lived in Canada for a number of years before returning to Jamaica. Not much has been heard from the singer recently, however it is believed he will be trying to re-ignite his career despite the number of years being out of the spotlight.

Willie Francis' former lover and mother of his three children was the former partner of the late Dennis Brown who was with him until his demise in 1999.

Willie Francis