Victor Olaiya (born Victor Abimbola Olaiya on 31 December 1930; died 12 February 2020), also known as Dr. Victor Olaiya, was a Nigerian trumpeter who played in the highlife style. Though extremely famous in Nigeria during the 1950s and early 1960s, Olaiya received little recognition outside his native country.
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Victor Olaiya
Victor Olaiya (born Victor Abimbola Olaiya on 31 December 1930; died 12 February 2020), also known as Dr. Victor Olaiya, was a Nigerian trumpeter who played in the highlife style. Though extremely famous in Nigeria during the 1950s and early 1960s, Olaiya received little recognition outside his native country.