Victor Uwaifo
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Victor Efosa Uwaifo (1 March 1941 – 28 August 2021) was a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor, University lecturer, music legend, and the first Honorable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Nigeria. He was the winner of the first gold disc in Africa (Joromi) released in 1965 and seven other gold discs in Guitar boy, Arabade, Ekassa series and Akwete music. He recorded under the name Victor Uwaifo and His TItibitis. He was recognized as the most educated performing music legend, musical instrument inventor, and artist worldwide 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).
Discography
- Sir Victor Uwaifo Guitar Boy Superstar 1970-76 (2008, Soundway)
- Contributing artist
- The Rough Guide to Highlife (2003, World Music Network)
- The Rough Guide To Psychedelic Africa (2012, World Music Network)
- The Rough Guide to African Disco (2013, World Music Network)