Legendary Nigerian singer, Sir Victor Uwaifo has passed away at the age of 80.
His nephew, Uwaifo Peter, broke the news on his verified Facebook page on Saturday evening.
Uwaifo Jnr, who is a gospel artiste wrote:
“Daddy whyyyyyyyyyy did you leave us now?
“Prof sir Victor UWAIFO has gone to rest.
“Black Saturday for me now.
“One week now after collaborating with me.”
Another close source to the family disclosed that Victor died after a brief illness.
Uwaifo was the first Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Nigeria.