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Victor Uwaifo

Nigerian musician (1941-2021) · Nigeria · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80

Victor Efosa Uwaifo was a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor, university lecturer, and the first commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Nigeria.

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He was the winner of the first Gold disc in Africa ("Joromi") released in 1965 and seven other Gold discs in "Guitar Boy", "Arabade", the Ekassa series and his Akwete music. He recorded under the name "Victor Uwaifo and His Titibitis".

Country
Nigeria
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2021 · aged 80