Victor Abimbola Olaiya, , also known as Dr Victor Olaiya, was a Nigerian trumpeter who played in the highlife style. Though famous in Nigeria during the 1950s and early 1960s, Olaiya received little recognition outside his native country. Alhaji Alade Odunewu of the Daily Times called him "The Evil Genius of Highlife."
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About this person
Country
NigeriaCategory
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2020 · aged 89
Written about in
10 languages
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