Victor Uwaifo was a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument creator, as well as a university professor, music icon, and the country’s first Honorable Commissioner for Arts, Culture, and Tourism.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Victor Uwaifo |
| NickName | Victor |
| Famous as | Musician, writer, sculptor |
| Birth Date | March 1, 1941 |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Birth Place | Benin City, Nigeria |
| Siblings | N/A |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Body Measurements | N/A |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Education | N/A |
| Girlfriend | Single |
| Spouse | Princess Osaretin Uwaifo |
| Net Worth | $1 million – $10 million |
Victor Uwaifo Age & Early Life
Victor Uwaifo was born on March 1, 1941, in Benin City, Nigeria. He was 82 years old when he died. He fell in love with music while listening to phonograph recordings of Spanish and Latin American artists, and by the age of 12, he was already a very proficient guitarist. Sir Victor Uwaifo attended Western Boys High School and St. Gregory’s College in Lagos, obtaining a National Art Diploma with Distinction from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, where he won the Lintas scholarship as the best student before going on to the University of Benin, where he graduated with a First Class degree in Fine and Applied Arts and later a Master’s Degree in Sculpture.
Victor Uwaifo Height & Weight
Victor Uwaifo is 5 feet 11 inches tall. He weighs approximately 58 kg (121 lbs). He has lovely warm black eyes and Black locks. His body measurements are 36-28-34 inches,
Victor Uwaifo Net Worth 2024
How much is Victor Uwaifo’s net worth? Victor Uwaifo’s net worth or net income is believed to be between $1 million – $10 million as of January 2024. He has amassed a great deal of money via his main profession as a musician.
Career
Sir Victor’s career began while he was still in school when he was hired to perform with Victor Olaiya’s all-stars band in Lagos and led the school band. While working with the NTA, he quickly established his own band, the Melody Maestros, and recorded songs such as “Oko no mu me,” “Police and Akugbe,” and others between 1960 and 1965.
In 1965, he joined with the Philips (West Africa) label and went on to release songs like as “Guitar Boy,” “Joromi,” and “Siwo-Siwo.” At the time, these songs were extremely popular in Nigeria and other areas of Africa. He created the Akwete rhythm sound between 1965 and 1968. In 1969, he introduced a new rhythm called “Shadow,” which was accompanied by a new dance called “Shadow,” which was a combination of Akwete and twist. He followed up with another song, “Mami Water,” which he says was inspired by a meeting with a “Mami water” (Mermaid) while sunbathing on Bar Beach in Lagos.
Victor Uwaifo Wife & Marriage
Who is Victor Uwaifo Wife? He is married to Princess Osaretin Uwaifo, with whom he has two children. He doesn’t say anything about his marriage. Victor keeps his personal life away from the media. He hasn’t been involved in any speculations or scandals. has refrained from commenting on rumors
