Sir Victor Uwaifo has been honoured with a Living Human Treasure award by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The award is given to reward those who possess to a high degree the knowledge and skills required for performing or re-creating specific elements of the intangible cultural heritage.
The project initiated by France-based Nigerian curator Bose Fagbemi features a tour exhibition, symposium and music performance in some states in Nigeria, France, Ghana, United Kingdom, United States, the Caribbean and South Africa.
It is being organised to celebrate Uwaifo’s achievements and contributions to Nigeria, Africa and the world. The France leg of the tour will hold in October to coincide with the commemoration of the Nigerian Cultural Heritage Week, in collaboration with the Nigeria Embassy in Paris.
Uwaifo was awarded Member of the Order of the Niger by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Sir Victor, is the Chairman of Joromi Organization, a multi-track recording and television studio in Benin City. He runs and manages an art gallery and the Victor Uwaifo Hall of Fame.
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