The President joins the Nigerian music industry and performing artistes, home and abroad, in mourning the former first Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism (Edo State), who was also the first musician and instrumentalist to be given National Honours Merit, Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in 1983.
President Buhari believes the renowned musician, with global appeal and recognitions, lived for many firsts, which include invitation to the State House by four presidents and Heads of State, and winner of a gold disc in Africa for his song, “Joromi’’, released in 1965 at the age of 24.
The President notes the glory that Sir Uwaifo brought to Nigeria through his international tours, and the active role he played in national development, returning to school to get a first degree at age 54 with first class honours, masters degree at 56, and a doctorate at 77.
President Buhari prays for the soul of the departed musician, writer, sculptor, musical instrument inventor and university lecturer, knowing the entire country, particularly the music industry, will sorely miss him.
OMG
ReplyDeleteI rmba wen my coursemates and I visited his house at ekehuan.
So beautiful.
Rest in peace sir
Buhari is truly a *moruns* sotey sdk dey change mourns for moruns kwakwakwakwkwakwakwakwakwakwakwakwa
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DeleteHello Finny,good to see you here.
DeleteAnon 10:06 did you have to insult @FINNY to make a comment? 🤦♀️
DeleteIt does not show good social graces or good upbringing.
I wonder at the ease with which some bvs throw insults at other people!
Do you use such INSOLENT words at home or work when you don't agree with your parents'/elders' or employer's comments and opinions?
May his soul rest in perfect peace. Back in the days his 🎵 was always jamming in my house. I got to love that I am from Edo state though his songs.
ReplyDeleteAdieu Papa
May his soul RIP.
ReplyDeleteOur legend is gone 😰😰😰
ReplyDeleteRest in peace Sir 🙏🙏
We lost a GEM!
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace.
Rest in peace Sir Victor Uwaifo, a Legend in deed.
ReplyDeleteFarewell original Joromi master.
ReplyDeleteMay your soul rest in peace sir.
ReplyDeleteRIP
ReplyDeleteOh death.
ReplyDeleteHe don hang guitar come waka.
RIP Sir Uwaifo
OMG 😱😱😱 Why are people dying like this???? I just tire. A legend is gone. REST IN PEACE!
ReplyDeleteRest in peace sir.
ReplyDeleteRIP great Icon.
ReplyDeleteLovelace
Actor Ifeanyi Dike also died.
ReplyDeleteRIP ifeanyi
Rest in peace Sir
ReplyDeleteI'm tired of writing RIP,A legend that didn't age one bit,celebration of a life well spent.
ReplyDeleteYes oh
DeleteJoromi jomi jororo 🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace
Sir Victor Uwaifo - a patriot great Nigerian. Rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't our past & present leaders and politicians of Sir Victor Uwaifo's age accomplish such excellent feats to date towards making Nigeria great except for a few like late former Governors Lateef Jakande and Chief Sam MMbakwe?
Was it not in the same era in Nigeria they grew up? 🤔🤔🤔
Rest in Peace Sir Victor Uwaifo
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