THE Edo State Government is set to commission a creative hub in honour of late legendary musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo.
A former Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in the state, Uwaifo passed away in August aged 80.
The state government has also scheduled a mega concert for its departed illustrious son with the theme ‘The Guitar Boy Lives On’.
Renowed stars Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, Teniola Apata, better known as Teni, Ayra Star, Johnny Drille and DJ Neptune, among others, will thrill fans on Saturday, November 13, 2021, in Benin City.
The two events are part of activities lined up for the fifth edition of the Alaghodaro Summit scheduled to run between November 12 and 14, with the theme, “Edo of Our Dreams: Building a Sustainable Future.”
Chairman, Marketing and Branding Sub-Committee, Alaghodaro 2021, Crusoe Osagie, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, said “this concert, which is organised in honour of one of our illustrious sons, Sir Victor Uwaifo, is part of the government’s constant engagement with Edo youths, who are major drivers of the state’s economic growth”.
He added, “It would interest you to know that one of the lead acts, Waje, was raised in Benin City, and aside from featuring as an act for the concert, will also inspire youths in the state.
“The concert will be preceded by the Grand Commissioning of the Prof. Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub and Art Exhibition by 11 am.”
Restating the government’s commitment to the state’s creative sector, Osagie said, “The newly built Edo Creative Hub, which is to be named after the late guitar boy, Sir. Victor Uwaifo, is a multi-million-dollar studio to support artistes and other creative talents in the state.
“It has editing suites and incubates state-based groups and artistes. The facility will be used for live shows and has studios for Nollywood to rent for their productions. The hub also has spaces for artistes in the performing arts. With this artist’s other ongoing projects by this administration, we will be able to harness the creative potentials of Edo youths”.
