Highlife legend, Victor Olaiya has been confirmed deceased.
This announcement has plunged the Nigerian entertainment industry and music enthusiasts into profound grief.
The seasoned highlife performer, Victor Olaiya passed away at the age of 89 precisely at noon at LUTH hospital in Lagos state.
The information was shared by Bimbo Esho on her Facebook page.
She stated: “Breaking News !! The Passing of the Maestro of Highlife music in Nigeria.”
The entire music community wishes to announce the demise of a Legend of Highlife music, one of the final men standing, the last of the original Dr Victor Abimbola Olaiya OON..
This unfortunate event occurred at Luth hospital Lagos State at precisely 12 noon today, Wednesday 12th of February, 2020.. We hope that the Maestro of highlife music finds peace with the creator while extending our condolences to the family and the entire music community, granting them the strength to endure this irreplaceable sorrow.. And to my namesake Abimbola Olaiya, I shall miss your influence on HIGHLIFE MUSIC. Dr Victor Abimbola Olaiya was 89 years old on December 31st, 2019..
Announcer Bimbo Esho. Managing Director of Evergreen Music Company Ltd.”
Further details to follow…
