Christy Essien-Igbokwe

Chief
Christy Essien-Igbokwe
MFR FICA
Background information
Also known as
  • Nigeria's Lady of Songs
  • Akpenu
  • Mummy Seun Rere
  • Adiaha Onna
  • Akwa Ikwo Eket
  • Aha Nwanyi Ejiagamba 1
Born
Christiana Uduak Essien

(1960-11-11)11 November 1960
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Died30 June 2011(2011-06-30) (aged 50)
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actress
InstrumentVocals
Years active1970–2011
Labels
  • Apex
  • Soultrain
Formerly of
WebsiteWebsite

Christiana Uduak Essien-Igbokwe, listenⓘ MFR (11 November 1960 – 30 June 2011) was a Nigerian musician and actress. Dubbed "Nigeria's Lady of Songs," she was known for her the hit tracks "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.

Essien-Igbokwe sang in Igbo, Ibibio, Efik, Hausa, Yoruba, and English. Her native language is Ibibio.

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