Legendary Singer And Guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifo Is Dead.

Accordingly to information gathered Sir Victor Uwaifo died today, Saturday, August 28.

A family source said he died after a brief illness.
The ‘Guitar boy’ as he was fondly called celebrated his 80th birthday in March.

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness at the death of the multi-talented artiste, Sir Victor Uwaifo.

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The President, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said he joined the Nigerian music industry and performing artistes, home and abroad, in mourning the Edo State former Commissioner for Arts, Culture, and Tourism.

President Buhari said the renowned musician lived for many firsts, which included the invitation to the State House by four Presidents and Heads of State, and winner of a gold disc in Africa for his song, “Joromi,” released in 1965.

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Uwaifo is also the first professional musicians to be awarded with the National Merit Honours of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).

He was also the first Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Nigeria.