Legendary Singer, Victor Uwaifo, Dies At 80~ Bowa Media

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Legendary Singer, Victor Uwaifo, Dies At 80~ Bowa Media
A close source to the family confirmed this to The Nation on Saturday, adding that he died at the age of 80 after a brief illness.

The ‘Guitar boy’ as he was fondly called celebrated his 80th birthday in March.

Uwaifo is also the first professional musicians to be awarded with the National Merit Honours of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).

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

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