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Sir Victor Uwaifo
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Participations

3
Co-Producer
108
Songwriter
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Performer
14
Producer
5
Bassist
Bio
Victor Uwaifo was a well-known musician, author, artist, and creator of musical instruments from Nigeria. He was a legendary musician who made substantial contributions to the Nigerian and African music scenes. In 1965, he founded his band, Melody Maestros, and recorded the popular song "Joromi," which was awarded the first golden record in Nigeria, West Africa, and Africa. He later released a number of more successful singles. Uwaifo was a skilled musician who tried out several musical styles and rhythms.
Discography
Albums21
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town2023 • AlbumTracks: 7
Legend Reborn, Vol. 1
Legend Reborn, Vol. 12015 • AlbumTracks: 10
Legend Reborn, Vol. 2
Legend Reborn, Vol. 22015 • AlbumTracks: 11
51 Lex Presents My Fire Extinguisher
51 Lex Presents My Fire Extinguisher2010 • AlbumTracks: 8
51 Lex Presents Egbenatete
51 Lex Presents Egbenatete2010 • AlbumTracks: 10
51 Lex Presents Dododo
51 Lex Presents Dododo2010 • AlbumTracks: 10
51 Lex Presents Aiworo
51 Lex Presents Aiworo2010 • AlbumTracks: 10
Arabade Titibiti Sound
Arabade Titibiti Sound2010 • AlbumTracks: 8
Hold Your Romeo
Hold Your Romeo2010 • AlbumTracks: 4
Gayan Gayan
Gayan Gayan2010 • AlbumTracks: 4
Oye Oye Mutaba
Oye Oye Mutaba2010 • AlbumTracks: 2
Uwaifo 84
Uwaifo 842010 • AlbumTracks: 3
Suku Suku Anytime
Suku Suku Anytime2010 • AlbumTracks: 5
Love & Romance
Love & Romance2010 • AlbumTracks: 10
Big Sound
Big Sound2009 • AlbumTracks: 10
Ekassa
Ekassa2007 • AlbumTracks: 10
Bayen Sound
Bayen Sound1988 • AlbumTracks: 4
Jackpot
Jackpot1980 • AlbumTracks: 6
Five Days A Week Lover
Five Days A Week Lover1978 • AlbumTracks: 8
Sasakosa Excitement
Sasakosa Excitement1975 • AlbumTracks: 6
Sir Victor Uwaifo Big Sound
Sir Victor Uwaifo Big Sound1969 • AlbumTracks: 10
Compilations3
The Best Of Victor Uwaifo, Vol. 1
The Best Of Victor Uwaifo, Vol. 12010 • CompilationTracks: 7
Sir Victor Uwaifo: Guitar Boy Superstar 1970-76
Sir Victor Uwaifo: Guitar Boy Superstar 1970-762008 • CompilationTracks: 19
Greatest Hits Vol. 1
Greatest Hits Vol. 12004 • CompilationTracks: 14
EPs10
51 Lex Presents Egiegie
51 Lex Presents Egiegie2010 • EPTracks: 5
Living the Highlife EP 9
Living the Highlife EP 92010 • EPTracks: 4
Austerity
Austerity2010 • EPTracks: 4
51 Lex Presents Big Sound - EP 2
51 Lex Presents Big Sound - EP 22010 • EPTracks: 3
51 Lex Presents Big Sound - EP 3
51 Lex Presents Big Sound - EP 32010 • EPTracks: 4
51 Lex Presents Ekassa - EP 1
51 Lex Presents Ekassa - EP 12010 • EPTracks: 3
Ekassa Talk Of The Town, Vol. 2
Ekassa Talk Of The Town, Vol. 22010 • EPTracks: 5
Disco Sound Obrosho
Disco Sound Obrosho2010 • EPTracks: 4
Big Sound ep1
Big Sound ep12010 • EPTracks: 3
Sir Victor Uwaifo EP 1
Sir Victor Uwaifo EP 12010 • EPTracks: 4
Singles1
Joromi
Joromi2024 • SingleTracks: 1
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