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Victor Uwaifo
, *1941 NG, Benin City
Musician of World, Folk and R&B/Soul
A Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, instrument inventor, and former wrestler best known for his joromi style of high-life music. Born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria in 1941. "Guitar Boy" Victor Uwaifo learned his skills watching E.T. Mensah's guitarist, Dizzy Acquaye. Following a stint with Victor Olaiya's band, he honed his sound during the '60s using Pidgin and Edo dialects, palm wine styles and traditional ekassa and gdadagbada, becoming an incredible player and showman in his own right. His hit 'Joromi' exploded in 1969, selling over 100,000 copies and Uwaifo recorded prolifically during the '70s, releasing over 100 singles with his bands the Melody Maestros and the Titibitis. He has since been a good friend to the West African music industry – over 50 of his former band members have enjoyed careers in their own right.
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin City Grooves | Victor Uwaifo / Sonny Okosun | 2010 | Album |
| Guitar-Boy Superstar 1970-76 | Victor Uwaifo | 2008 | Compil. |
| The Magic Fingers Of Sir Victor Uwaifo | Victor Uwaifo | 1996 | Compil. |
| No Palava - Delicate Lover | Victor Uwaifo | 1984 | Album |
| Obrosho | Victor Uwaifo | 1980 | Album |
| 5 Days A Week Love / Arabade | Victor Uwaifo | 1980 | Album |
| Oh! Dear Zimbabwe | Victor Uwaifo | 1978 | Album |
| Victor Uwaifo At The Crossroads | Victor Uwaifo | 1976 | Album |
| Agbeledi / Sisi Joke | Victor Uwaifo, Sahara All Stars Band Jos | 1975 | Single |
| Sasakosa Excitement | Victor Uwaifo | 1975 | Album |
| Destiny / Money Yanga | Victor Uwaifo | 1975 | Single |
| Joromi Music Of Africa Vintage 15 Masterpieces | Victor Uwaifo | Compil. | |
| Dancing Time N° 8 | Victor Uwaifo | Compil. | |
| Greatest Hits Vol. 1 | Victor Uwaifo | Compil. |
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To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.Other Search Results
| Victor Uwaifo & His Pick Ups World |
| Victor Uwaifo And The Titibitis World, Folk and R&B/Soul |
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