[5] He studied graphics at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos State and graduated in 1961–63 at the age of 22 years old.
[7] After leaving Benin, Uwaifo continued playing music at St Gregory's College, Lagos.
Uwaifo also briefly worked with Stephen Osadebe and Fred Coker before he formed Melody Maestros in 1965.
Uwaifo later experimented with a new rhythm that was similar to soul but soon left it for Ekassa, an interpretation of a traditional Benin sound.
[8] In 1971, Uwaifo opened the Joromi Hotel in Benin City, and within ten years established his own television studio.
[4] Uwaifo, who had a total of 12 golden records to date, travelled to many countries including the United States, Russia, Japan, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Romania, Germany, France, Hungary, Rome, Ghana, Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), Togo, Benin Republic, Spain, and Canada.
Appointed Justice of Peace (JP), Public Notary, and Lay Magistrate, Victor Uwaifo was honored by four Nigerian Presidents.
In 1995, Uwaifo was invited by the United Nations Staff Day International Committee to perform during the UN Golden Jubilee celebration.