Legendary Musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo has died at the age of 80.
His son, Uwaifo Peter de Rock broke the news on his Facebook page.
He wrote, “Daddy whyyyyyyyyyy did you leave us now? Prof sir Victor UWAIFO has gone to rest. Black Saturday for me nooow”.
Uwaifo, who was also a former Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Delta State, the first of such an appointment in the country, reportedly died on Saturday, after a brief illness in Benin-City.
The ‘Guitar Boy’, as he was fondly called celebrated his 80th birthday, last March.
Uwaifo was the first professional musician to be awarded with the national merit honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) by the Federal Government.
He won many musical awards both nationally and internationally.
His stagecraft and music prowess left millions of his fans in awe throughout his career.
He will be remembered for hit songs like ‘Mami Water’, ‘Joromi’ and ‘Guitar Boy’.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family and friends of the legendary musician.
In a statement signed by presidential spokesman Femi Adesina, the President said the entire country will miss him.
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