Sir Victor Uwaifo
Highlife, Musical Artist
1941 –
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Who is Sir Victor Uwaifo?
Victor Uwaifo is a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor, born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria in 1941. He is famous for his joromi music. He records under the name Sir Victor Uwaifo.
His best-known songs, "Guitar Boy" and "Mami water" were a huge hit in 1966. "Mami water" was inspired by an encounter with a "mami water" while lounging on Bar Beach, Lagos. He also served as commissioner for arts and culture in Edo State under the government of Lucky Igbinedion.
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- Born
- 1941
Benin City - Also known as
- Victor Uwaifo
- Victor Uwaifo
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Education
- University of Benin
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on July 23, 2013
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