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Shaibu, UNIBEN, Rep Member Mourn Victor Uwaifo

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4 years ago

August 29, 2021

Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has described the death of Sir Victor Uwaifo as the end of an era in the African, Nigerian and Edo musical scene.

The legendary highlife star and professor of Visual Arts, University of Benin, UNIBEN, Uwaifo, died on Saturday, August 28, at the age of 80, at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin, after a brief illness.

Reacting to the demise of the musicologist, popularly known as “Guitar Boy”, the deputy governor said, “the death of Sir Victor Uwaifo has suddenly closed an era in the African, Nigerian and Edo musical scene. He brought pride and glory to old Bendel and Edo State, as a worthy son and Ambassador through his magnetic live performances”.

In a condolence message to mourn the global musical legend, Shaibu lamented that “Edo State has lost not just a musical and artistic legend, but a great institution has fallen from us at a time the Nigerian youths need more of his mentorship and experiences”.

“Language was the source of Professor Sir Victor Uwaifo’s fame; besides, his musical talent, the density and immensity of his artistic works, tourist outfit and love for creative arts were perhaps the major things that trademarked him.

“Adieu to the father of undiluted sounds and an all – rounder. A legendary Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor, who played virtually all instruments with all humility, in spite of his sound education as a Ph.D holder in Architectural sculpture. He was indeed blessed on every side”, Shaibu eulogised.

The deputy governor prayed to God to give Uwaifo’s immediate family, close associates, the musical and academic community, as well as friends and well wishers, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Also, the management of UNIBEN, and the member representing Ovia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, have described the death of the “Joromi” crooner as a huge loss to the entertainment industry, adding that Uwaifo’s passing had left a void that would be difficult to fill in the industry.

UNIBEN, in a statement by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Lilian Salami, said that the university community would miss Uwaifo’s uncommon mastery of the Arts.

“The shocking and wicked news reached us of the loss of a legend and great son of Benin Kingdom. Our most painful and heartfelt condolences go to his family, Edo State, the University community, his friends and loved ones.

“Sir Professor Victor Uwaifo (MON) was our 2nd UNIBEN Alumni Honorary Graduate, May his good soul rest in peace. The University of Benin Community will dearly miss his uncommon mastery of the Arts. We pray to God to grant us all the will to bear this great irreplaceable loss”, Professor Salami wrote.

On his part, the federal legislator, Idahosa, in a statement endorsed by his media aide, Friday Aghedo, said the entertainment industry had lost a legend.

Describing the late Uwaifo as “a pride of Edo in the Nigeria creative industry”, Idahosa added that the state had lost a legend in the iconic musician.

“Sir Victor Uwaifo was a musical export, Edo’s pride and a great patriot. Indeed we have lost one of the very best old wines in the creative industry. Though he’s gone, his music will speak well of his legacies,” the legislator consoled.

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Organizers Cancel Burna Boy’s US Shows After Fans Refused To Buy Tickets

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2 days ago

November 29, 2025

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The singer ‘No Sign of Weakness’ US tours including tonight’s performance scheduled for November 28, 2025, at The Armory in Minneapolis was abruptly cancelled after fans failed to buy tickets.

Ticketmaster announced the last minute cancellation on its website on Thursday.

Today’s show was cancelled with another concert scheduled for December 1, 2025, in Chicago.

While the tour failed to provide a specific reason for the cancellation, the development came amid the public criticism directed at
Burna Boy after he walked out a couple for sleeping during his performance at Colorado.

The viral video of the incident sparked controversy, which intensified after the singer, while reacting to his critics during an Instagram live session, said “he only wants supporters who buy his tickets and not fans”.

It was later reported that the woman who slept during his performance was grieving a recent personal loss.

Confirming the cancellation, Burna Boy in a post on his Instagram story on Friday morning shared a direct link from the ticketing website, showing that the two concerts were cancelled.

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My Father Regretted Funding My Education After I Became Skit Maker – Sabinus

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2 days ago

November 29, 2025

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Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has revealed that his father didn’t initially support his decision to become a comedian.

In a candid interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus explained that his dad wanted him to be a lawyer but he eventually settled for Linguistics and Communication Studies after failing to secure a law admission.

He recalled that it was while studying at the University of Port Harcourt that he discovered his comedy talent and start making skits.

The comedian said when his dad found out that he was a skit maker, he regretted funding his education and described the profession as “stupid business.”

Sabinus said, “At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today, he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but I couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport.

“It was on the campus that I saw skit making and I decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming.

“After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’”

The comedian added that his dad eventually gave him his blessings after he started gifting him money from his proceeds from comedy.

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My First Son Not Interested In Taking After Me – 2Face Reveals Nino’s Ambition

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3 days ago

November 28, 2025

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Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popular known 2Face, has revealed that his first son, Nino, isn’t interested taking after him by becoming a musician.

Despite Nino being a talented sax player, his father revealed that his ambition is to become a medical doctor.

The African Queen crooner disclosed this while bringing Nino on stage at an event in Abuja, marking his 25 years in music industry.

“Making some noise for my son Nino, mehn,” he tells the crowd as he brings the lad on stage.

“He said he doesn’t want to be a singer. He wants to be a doctor,” he added amid cheers from the crowd.

2Face’s first son, Nino Idibia, was born on January 15, 2006, to him and his former baby mama, Sumbo Adeoye.

Nino is a saxophonist, a model and social media influencer.

Children following their parents’ footsteps is a common phenomenon in the Nigerian music industry.

Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Balogun recently launched his musical career at the age of 14 with his debut EP ‘Champions’ Arrival’ under the stage name, Champz.