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Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by hotplate: 11:17am On Mar 01, 2021 |
Happy 80th birthday to the Musical Legend, Prof. Sir Victor Uwaifo (M.O.N) Sir Victor Efosa Uwaifo was born in Benin City , Edo State, Nigeria on the 1st of March 1941. He his popularly known by his stage name "Guitar Boy". He is recognized as the most educated performing music legend, he his also a writer, sculptor, a musical instrument inventor, A University lecturer in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Benin, Benin City. The Federal Government of Nigeria, in appreciation of his talents and contributions to Nigeria, honoured him with a National Honors Merit in 1983. He his the first professional musician in Nigeria to receive such an award. He is a Justice of the Peace and has served in many capacities. Uwaifo was also appointed as the Honorable Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism and Member of the State Executive Council, the highest policy-making decision body in Edo State, 2001–03. Uwaifo, who has a total of 12 golden records to date, has travelled to many countries, including the United States, Russia, Japan, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Romania, Germany, France, Hungary, Rome, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Benin Republic, Spain, and Canada. Uwaifo mixes the ancient culture of Benin Obas with highlife & a dash of rock and soul to form his style of music. Most notable of his songs are “ Joromi " , “Guitar Boy ” and “Mami Water ” which he insists is the birth of an encounter with an actual “mami water” while lounging on Bar Beach in Lagos. Apart from these evergreen works, he also has recent works which he has done, some with the top artists today including “Kirikisi ” which he featured Ice Prince , “ Tupepe” featuring 2Baba and then “ Bobozi“. Happy birthday Sir Victor Uwaifo # JOROMI # guitarboy 24 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by hotplate: 11:19am On Mar 01, 2021 |
happy birthday one of Edo professionals 9 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by TheStakeHolder(m): 11:19am On Mar 01, 2021 |
Happy birthday Sir Victor Uwaifo 2 Likes |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by hotplate: 11:19am On Mar 01, 2021 |
Gods Grace will locate us in this NEW MONTH #ThatEdoBoy President/Leader Edo Professionals Worldwide 9 Likes |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Khayceeofficial(m): 11:22am On Mar 01, 2021 |
Joromi, Jo mi joro ![]() ![]() ![]() Happy birthday man 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Nobody: 11:36am On Mar 01, 2021 |
My favorite then was "Guitar boy" where he talked about not running away from the river goddess popular called Mami Water but "Joromi" was more like an anthem in the defunct Bendel State, especially when you hear him say "Kiri késé kèsé" "Kiri kisi kisi"... When I was a little boy, I do mistake "Guitar boy" for "Ijaw boy" ![]() The river goddess that blessed him really did a good job by making him famous and also making him enjoy longevity. Who wouldn't want such kind hearted goddess. ![]() Happy birthday Sir Victor Uwaifo. Epà Domó 38 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Warripikine: 1:17pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Ijaw boi 1 Like |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by ZUKKYY(m): 1:18pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
happy birthday to you sir' |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Nobody: 1:18pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
SIMI stole his Lyrics... Joromi Happy Birthday Legend 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by ignis: 1:18pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
If you see Mami water ooo... Never never you run away... Indomie generation won't know him. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by ikorodureporta: 1:19pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Papywater 1 Like |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by pretydiva(f): 1:20pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Happy birthday to one of Edo biggest Artist 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Rossycee(f): 1:20pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Happy birthday sir 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by styless(f): 1:21pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Hbd |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by hotplate: 1:21pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
pretydiva:Prettydiva are you from Edo? |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by TitanzStudio(m): 1:21pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Happy birthday to the celebrant God bless your day with joy and grace amem 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Mindlog: 1:22pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Legend. |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Sultty(m): 1:22pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Buhari is a terrorist 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by pretydiva(f): 1:22pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
hotplate:Yes I am 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by emmanuelchux(m): 1:22pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Wow..still alive. Happy Birthday one of the best guitarist of his generation. |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by platido(m): 1:23pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Happy birthday, great icon |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Babaj02: 1:25pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Happy birthday Sir Victor |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Lomprico2: 1:25pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
this man whey no dey old. Happy Birthday sir. 1 Like |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by potbelly(m): 1:25pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Guitar grandpa... ![]() |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Ikillbrokehoes(m): 1:25pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
ignis:I think olu maintain and 2 Baba made another version of the song few years ago, and the song make sense. 3 Likes |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by adesegun121(m): 1:26pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
Congrat |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Businext: 1:27pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
![]() Happy birthday to a legend and music maestro. I listened to Joromi today while adding it to my new playlist for the month Wish Sir Victor Uwaifo longer life, more wins, great health and everything good in this life and eternal life when his time comes. U'wa toh baba I read compilation of short stories in the 80s that had the story of Joromi and The Blind Drummer Boy and other stories. If I put my mind to it, I'll find the book. Simi take note. This drew me away from her when she and her fans and producers had the mind to challenge Sir Victor over her song Joromi. Was Simi born when he sang the song? She should learn humility and respect from people like Tubaba and Co who have remixed older songs and used outstanding words from older songs to make new versions. That's how Tekno used jogodo without knowing who Mad Melon is/was (as one of them has died sadly). It takes nothing. Sir Victor wasn't even angry or threatening, he just said Simi should have asked him. Have you heard anyone one named Joromi? The Itsekirirs bear Jolomi. In her song she even pronounced Joromi the way Sir Victor did! What a lass, wish her the best. She will pacify me ![]() ![]() PS: I hope GMB sends him wishes of network news today #GiveHonourToWhomItsDue #CelebrationGallore 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Victor Uwaifo Celebrates 80th Birthday Today [Photos] by Risingblue008(m): 1:27pm On Mar 01, 2021 |
I remember one of he's. Song Mammy water |
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