“The President joins the Nigerian music industry and performing artistes, home and abroad, in mourning the former first Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism , who was also the first musician and instrumentalist to be given National Honours Merit, Member of the Order of the Niger in 1983.
“President Buhari believes the renowned musician, with global appeal and recognitions, lived for many firsts, which include invitation to the State House by four presidents and Heads of State, and winner of a gold disc in Africa for his song, “Joromi’’, released in 1965 at the age of 24. “The President notes the glory that Sir Uwaifo brought to Nigeria through his international tours, and the active role he played in national development, returning to school to get a first degree at age 54 with first class honours, masters degree at 56, and a doctorate at 77.
“President Buhari prays for the soul of the departed musician, writer, sculptor, musical instrument inventor and university lecturer, knowing the entire country, particularly the music industry, will sorely miss him.”
punch can lie even more than lie Mohammed, does bubu knows the name fictar uwaifar? Don't assist bubu in mourning people biko
Shior!!!
while u bubu brought shame and pain to this country
Who ask you to mourn,,,, ehn,,,, why not do the needfuland sieve naijas problem
And you brought hardship and calamity to Nigeria.
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