Breaking: Legendary Singer Sir Victor Uwaifo Is Dead

Legendary singer and guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifo, is dead.

A close source to the family confirmed this to The Nation on Saturday.

The source said he died during a brief illness.

News Rain Nigeria recalls that the “Guitar boy” as he was fondly called, celebrated his 80th birthday in March.

Breaking: Legendary Singer Sir Victor Uwaifo Is Dead

Uwaifo is also the first professional musician to be awarded the National Merit Honours of Member of the Order of the Niger.

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

This was during the administration of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole.