I don't know a lot about Sir Victor Uwaifo, but he's a legendary figure in Nigerian music and culture in general. He is known for a style of high-life music called joromi. He is primarily a guitarist but can play many other instruments, including saxophone and piano. He is a sculptor and Professor of Arts at University of Benin. I found out about him a few years back when I became interested in the presence of rock music in countries where English is not the primary language.
Agho is from his compilation, Guitar Boy Superstar 1970-76. Like many of his songs, it features his guitar skills against a typical high-life rhythm. It begins with some snake charmer wah wah guitar that then segues into the rhythm. The vocals appear after 1:10 or so, twin harmonies. Near the 2:20 mark, the keyboard and trumpet trade off on the Tequila riff for the remainder of the song. Where's Pee Wee?
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