Christy Essien-Igbokwe

Chief
Christy Essien-Igbokwe
MFR FICA
Background information
Birth nameChristiana Uduak Essien
Also known as
  • Nigeria's Lady of Songs
  • Akpenu
  • Mummy Seun Rere
  • Adiaha Onna
  • Akwa Ikwo Eket
  • Aha Nwanyi Ejiagamba 1
Born(1960-11-11)11 November 1960
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Died30 June 2011(2011-06-30) (aged 50)
Lagos
GenresR&B Soul High Life
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actress
InstrumentVocals
Years active1970–2011
Labels
  • Apex Entertainment
  • Soultrain Entertainment
Formerly of
WebsiteWebsite

Christiana Uduak Essien-Igbokwe, listenⓘ MFR (11 November 1960 – 30 June 2011) was a Nigerian musician and actress. Called "Nigeria's Lady of Songs," she was known for her songs "Seun Rere," "Tete Nu Na Ula," "Ife," "Hear the Call" and "Give Me a Chance." She was the first female president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and the chairperson and managing director of Soul Train Entertainment.

She sang in Igbo, Ibibio, Efik, Hausa, Yoruba, and English. Her native language is Ibibio.

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