Sir Victor Uwaifo

Sir Victor Uwaifo is a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor Born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria in 1941, he is famous for his Ekassa music. Early in his career, he was a member of Bobby Benson’s Highlife band. As a solo artist, Uwaifo made history in Nigeria when he was awarded the first gold record (presented by Philips, West Africa) for his song “Joromi” in 1966. “Joromi” has legendary status among his fans

— Last.fm

Why This Artist

Sir Victor Uwaifo has 39K listeners but only 472 platform followers (ratio 82:1) — organic discovery is doing all the work. Fans explore the full catalog, not just singles. Active in highlife.

Discography

Afrobeat Soundwaves, Vol. 13(2023) · album

Legend Reborn, Vol. 2(2021) · album

Big Sound(2018) · album

Oh! Dear Zimbabwe(2018) · ep

Ekassa(2018) · album

Legend Reborn, Vol. 1(2015) · album

Kirikisi (feat. Ice Prince)(2014) · single

51 Lex Presents Aiworo(2010) · album

51 Lex Presents Egbenatete(2010) · album

51 Lex Presents Agadagada(2010) · album

Gayan Gayan(2010) · album

Hold Your Romeo(2010) · album

Five Days A Week Love(2010) · album

Ekassa Talk Of The Town, Vol. 2(2010) · ep

Sir Victor Uwaifo EP 2(2010) · ep

Roots Galabu(2010) · ep

Ekassa Superstar(2010) · album

Sir Victor Uwaifo EP 1(2010) · ep

Love & Romance(2010) · album

Jesu Joy and Hope of Man

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Ekassa Talk Of The Town(2010) · album

Big Sound(2009) · album

Sir Victor Uwaifo: Guitar Boy Superstar 1970-76(2008) · album

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