Edo State Government has said that it would organise a state burial for late musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Edo State Government, Southern Nigeria, has said that it would organise a state burial for late iconic musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo.
Sir Uwaifo died on August 28, 2021.
He was 80 years at the time of his death.
Uwaifo led an illustrious career as a musician, artist and arts teacher, taking the culture, experiences and sound of Edo people to a global audience.
A statement by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Osaigbovo Iyoha, said the government was firming up arrangements with the family of the late music legend to ensure a successful state burial.
The statement read in part, “The governor has approved a state burial for an illustrious and dearly beloved Edo music icon, Sir Uwaifo.
“The Edo State Government is working closely with the family of Uwaifo to ensure a seamless state burial.
“Arrangements are in top gear and we will disclose more details of the burial in conjunction with the family.”
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