Buhari Mourns Victor Uwaifo

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned legendary music artiste, Sir Victor Uwaifo.

Gatekeepers News reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family, friends, and associates of legendary musician and multi-talented artiste, Sir Victor Uwaifo.

The President condolence message was contained in a statement signed by his spokesman, Femi Adesina on Saturday.

Buhari while mourning Uwaifo who passed away on Saturday, said he left a legacy of successes in many areas of life, including academia and administration.

The President also joined the Nigerian music industry and performing artistes, home and abroad, in mourning the former first Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism (Edo State), who was also the first musician and instrumentalist to be given National Honours, Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in 1983.

According to the statement, Buhari “believes the renowned musician, with global appeal and recognitions, lived for many firsts, which include invitation to the State House by four presidents and Heads of State, and winner of a gold disc in Africa for his song, “Joromi’’, released in 1965 at the age of 24.”

The President also acknowledged the glory that Sir Uwaifo brought to Nigeria through his international tours and the active role he played in national development, returning to school to get a first degree at age 54 with first class honours, masters degree at 56, and a doctorate at 77.

Buhari while praying for the soul of the departed musician, writer, sculptor, musical instrument inventor, and university lecturer, noted that the entire country, particularly the music industry, will sorely miss him.