Devastated by the news of the passing of Dr. Victor Olaiya – maestro, mentor, legend. Thanks for the beautiful music. Thanks for the inspiration. Blessed for the honour of sharing a mic and stage with you. Rest in peace baba.

— IG: @official2baba (@official2baba) February 12, 2020

My condolences to the family of Nigeria’s highlife legend, Sir Victor Olaiya, OON. His artful delivery on the trumpet and his hits from the 50s are moments we’d never forget. Most recently, the duet with @official2baba, was a musical bridge to travel. May his soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/xa9VNambw5

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) February 12, 2020

Good night DR VICTOR OLAIYA, the Highlife maestro who passed on earlier today… May your soul Rest in Peace Sir…
Picture of Dr Olaiya receiving homage from SIR SHINA PETERS, KWAM 1 and ADEWALE AYUBA, at the Ovation Red Carol in 2008… pic.twitter.com/WjxpWtMHDa

— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) February 12, 2020

Victor Olaiya No.1 best Nigeria highlife music, legend all over the world…Mummy water, omo pupa,Baba jowo…. How I wish Orlando Owoh and prince Adekunle were still alive… No more Afro music… @PeterPsquare the legend is gone You are the best..Nigeria won't forget you… pic.twitter.com/Nc6K5hMWd8

— Olayinka Faruq (@OlayinkaFaruq5) February 13, 2020

My condolences to @kfayemi
& the good people of Ekiti as d doyen of Highlife Music & one of Africa's greatest musicians; Dr. Victor Olaiya exits @ 89.
Indeed d trumpet, d best & d sonorous voice have stopped but Papa's legacy shall ensure.
Kete Ekiti, a kuudele, oni lila ti lo! pic.twitter.com/t8jbCMISdI

— Omobolanle Olatunde (@bolanleolat) February 13, 2020