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‘Joromi’ Crooner, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Is Dead

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August 28, 2021

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‘Joromi’ crooner, Sir Victor Uwaifo, is dead.

The legendary singer and guitarist, died on Saturday, according to a close family source who confirmed his death to The Nation.

The source said he died during a brief illness.

The “Guitar boy” as he was fondly called, celebrated his 80th birthday in March.

Uwaifo is also the first professional musician to be awarded with 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.

One of his hit songs is Joromi.

Related Topics:Adams Oshiomhole Joromi Victor Uwaifo

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