Earlier, Eelive.ng reported that Sir Victor Uwaifo, legendary highlife musician, has passed away at age 80.
A source close to the family said the singer died in his house in Benin, Edo State.
Sir Uwaifo was a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and University lecturer. He’s also the first Honorable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Nigeria.
Also, he became the first professional musician honoured with the National Merit Honours of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).
Furthermore, he’s recognized as the most educated performing musical legend. With a B.A. Honors (first class valedictorian), Masters degree and Ph.D. in Architectural Sculpture (Thesis: A reinvention of Benin Royal Ancestral Pieces, University of Benin, Nigeria) all to his name.
In honour of the veteran highlife musician, Eelive.ng brings to you six of his songs. Enjoy!
JOROMI
GUITAR BOY
ARABADE
AKWETE
SIWO SIWO
SUKU SUKU
