Sir Victor Uwaifo
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Sir 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 Ekassa music. Early in his career, he was a member of Bobby Benson’s Highlife band. As a solo artist, Uwaifo made history in Nigeria when he was awarded the first gold record (presented by Philips, West Africa) for his song “Joromi” in 1966. “Joromi” has legendary status among his fans, and his performances are characterised by his ability to play the guitar with both his feet, and also his tongue. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.