SIR VICTOR UWAIFOR ”GUITAR BOY” DIES AT 80
Written by miebaka ikiriko on August 30, 2021
Legendary Singer and Guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifor is dead.
A close source to the family confirmed this to newsmen on Saturday.
The source said he died after a brief illness.
The Guitar Boy as he was fondly called celebrated his eightieth birthday in March.
Uwaifor was the first professional musician 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.