Sir Victor Uwaifo (1941–2021) was a legendary Nigerian musician, composer, sculptor, and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for pioneering the highlife sound with electrifying guitar virtuosity and rich cultural storytelling. Renowned for timeless hits like “Guitar Boy” and “Joromi,” he fused traditional Edo rhythms with modern instrumentation, shaping the course of African popular music. A creative polymath, Uwaifo was also an inventor and visual artist, earning national honors and international acclaim for his innovation, artistry, and enduring influence on generations of African musicians.