Legendary singer and guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifo is dead.
A close source to the family confirmed this to The Press on Saturday.
The source said he died after a brief illness.
The ‘Guitar boy’ as he was fondly called, celebrated his 80th birthday in March, this year.
Uwaifo is also the first professional musicians to be awarded with the National Merit Honours of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).
He was also the first Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, President Muhammad Buhari has consoled family, friends and associates of the legendary musician and multitalented artiste who passed on Saturday leaving a legacy of successes in many areas of life including academic and administration.
The condolence message was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman Femi Adesina.
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