Viva #TBTMusic: JOROMI, the songs of gods – Sir Victor Uwaifo can’t die!

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Waking up to the guitar-based tunes of this song back in the day was the original breakfast we took as we prepared for the day. Yes, it was that heartwarming and melodious. As long as Joromi remains a cosmopolitan classic, Sir Victor Uwaifo and his guitar can never die!

Sir Victor Uwaifo (born 1 March 1941) is a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. 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 this song Joromi, in 1996. Uwaifo, who has a total of 12 golden records to date.

Relive this tune and the story behind it in the video below:

Download JOROMI mp3

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