We go down memory lane with the song joromi which was released in the 60s or early 70s. Sir victor uwaifo joromi 1969 sir victor uwaifo is a nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor, born in benin city, edo state, nigeria in 1941. Giving credence to the saying that music is timeless sir victor teams up with young arstokrat records producer leriq to produce the head banging jam. Shes in trouble sir victor uwaifo threatens to sue. This is the best of victor uwaifo mixtape and the best of sir victor uwaifo mp3 containing sir victor uwaifo songs from all victor uwaifo albums including popular tracks like victor uwaifo kirikisi, victor uwaifo ekassa, victor uwaifo joromi mp3 download, sir victor uwaifo guitar boy mp3 download, among others. Guitarboy superstar is the first survey of the long career of the legendary nigerian musician, artist and poet victor uwaifo, one of nigerias greatest stars a longoverdue release that puts victor uwaifo next to other nigerian greats better known in the west. Joromi is a fashion term from nigeria in west africa. The bobozi video does true justice to the energy that the song brings with arresting visuals. Victor uwaifo is a nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor, born in benin city, edo state, nigeria in 1941.
Uwaifo, who has a total of 12 golden records to date, has travelled to many. As a solo artist, uwaifo made history in nigeri read more. Sir victor uwaifo is a nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. She said to him, guitar boy, if you see mammy wata, never never you run away. Following a stint with victor olaiyas 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. Put out by polydor records in 1980 and subsequently by makossa international records in 1981. What do i do if i dont have you if i dont have you im through ive heard a lot of good times ive seen a lot of pains finally the sun sh. With a career spanning over 50 years, it is amazing that sir victor uwaifo still hasnt lost his agame. Early in his career, he was a member of bobby bensons highlife band. Uwaifo made history in nigeria when he won the first golden record in nigeria, west africa and africa. Sir victor uwaifo guitar boy beautiful song by sir victor uwaifo. Sir victor uwaifo guitar boy victor uwaifo songs,victor. Check out joromi by sir victor uwaifo on amazon music. Uwaifo obtained his secondary school education at the western boys high school benin and st.
His bestknown songs, guitar boy and mami water, were a huge hit in 1966. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Volume 1 consists of throwback classics such as joromi, guitar boy, while the second volume contains fresh songs done in collaboration with some of the biggest and talented artists and producers today. Sir victor uwaifo lyrics, songs, and albums genius. 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. Sir victor uwaifo joromi nigerian highlife piano classic youtube. Get all the lyrics to songs by sir victor uwaifo and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. I was inspired to write a dance drama on prof victor uwaifos. If you need further information on sir victor uwaifo house, victor. The music legend demonstrates his musical pedigree in his new highlife meets pop electro track titled bobozi produced by leriq. As a solo artist, uwaifo made history in nigeria when he was awarded the first gold record.
The song made waves and ever since has been making waves. In a new chat with vanguard, the former edo state commissioner for arts and culture, called out the singers for not seeking his permission before releasing their songs of. Sir victor uwaifo and his melody maestros siwo siwo. Sir victor uwaifor accuses simi and jaywon of pirating his. Early in his career, he was a member of bobby benson s highlife band. Sir victor uwaifo has been inducted into unescos human living treasure legends.
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Unesco is united nations educational scientific and cultural organization have recognized prof. He has been tweeting severally the line, im looking for a sister, which is believed to be part of the lyrics of the. He also served as commissioner for arts and culture in edo state under the government of lucky igbinedion. Sir victor uwaifo mon born 1 march 1941 is a nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. Stream sir victor uwaifo joromi by olulekeolukunle from desktop or your mobile device. Sir victor uwaifo has made a name as one of the greatest nigerian musicians till date with an impressive musical career spanning over 50 years. Sir victor uwaifo brings a truly contemporary feel to the song. According to the multiinstrumentalist, simply ascribing credit to him as original composer of the song would suffice as permission for him.
Sir victor uwaifo guitar boy recorded version, youtube. Guitar boy victor uwaifo learned his skills watching e. We go down memory lane with the song joromi which was released in the 60s or early 70s uwaifo made history in nigeria when he won the first golden record in nigeria, west africa and africa presented by philips, west africa for his song joromi in 1996. In the folklore of ancient bini benincity or benin empire, joromi was a warrior wrestler who battled and defeated all possible rivals on earth. Olujazz the sax talkative who has been consistent lately with proper materials to water the mouth of his yearning fans who.
Music profile for sir victor uwaifo, born 1 march 1941. Sir victor uwaifo born 1 march 1941 is a nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. Veteran highlife musician, sir victor uwaifo, has revealed that nigerian singers, simi and jaywon, failed to seek his permission before making the different remixes of his song, joromi. It was recently reported that sir victor uwaifo was planning to sue the songstress simisola bolatito ogunleye a. Simbad edit frankie francis simbad sir victor uwaifo. Uwaifo is famous for his joromi music uwaifo made history in nigeria when he won the first golden record in nigeria, west africa and africa presented by philips, west africa for his song joromi in 1996. Trademark law in nigeria the sir victor uwaifos suit against simi. Sir victor uwaifo through hypertek digital960 music group released his latest album legend reborn on february 3, 2015 a double album. Simi over her popular song joromi allegedly for contravention of his. Uwaifo made history in nigeria when he won the first golden record in nigeria, west africa and africa presented by philips, west. Listen free to sir victor uwaifo greatest hits vol. Sir victor uwaifor accuses simi and jaywon of pirating his song, joromi sir victor uwaifo has accused younger singers, simi and jaywon, of pirating his hit single, joromi.
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