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Legendary Musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Dies At 80

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Legendary Musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Dies At 80

Benin

Veteran musician Victor Uwaifo has died on the age of 80.

He reportedly died on Saturday in Benin-Metropolis.

The multi-talented icon was additionally a songwriter, sculptor and professor.

Members of the family say they’re in a horrible shock however will present an official assertion in the end.

Uwaifo was famend for his mastery of the guitar and the flute.

He received many musical awards each nationally and internationally.

His stagecraft and music prowess left tens of millions of his followers in awe all through his profession.

He will probably be remembered for hit songs like ‘Mami Water’, ‘Joromi’ and ‘Guitar Boy’.

He was the primary skilled musician to be awarded the Nationwide Advantage Honours of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).

Uwaifo served as Commissioner for Arts and Tradition in Edo State between 2001 and 2003.

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