Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has expressed shock and sadness over the death of legendary musician and Guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifo.
Uwaifo’s death was confirmed by his family on Saturday.
The Governor in a personal message on his social media platform described the late uwaifo has a talented and illustrious son of Edo State who wowed the world with his skills
“I received the news of the loss of legendary musician and art teacher, Prof. Victor Uwaifo, with shock and sadness.
“He was talented, phenomenal and an illustrious son of Edo State who wowed the world with his array of skills, notably his music talent.
“An all-round artist; Prof. Uwaifo was an enigma who made music for all, bringing the contemporary Benin culture to the world stage and providing vicarious experience of the peculiarities of our art and culture to a global audience.
“I pray that God will grant the Uwaifo family, friends, associates and well-wishers the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
