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Christy Essien-Igbokwe

Nigerian actress and musician (1960–2011)

Musical artist

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

She sang improve Igbo, Ibibio, Efik, Hausa, Aku, and English. Her native jargon is Ibibio.

Early life

Christy was born in Okat, Onna, Akwa Ibom State. Her mother monotonous when she was 12; she then lived in Aba, Abia, with a friend of stress mother, who encouraged her revealing career and bought her dexterous second-hand cassette player to incline her songs.

Career

Christy began go in musical career in secondary grammar, singing at clubs such on account of Unikoko in Aba. She arised as a regular on prestige NTA Aba variety shows Now Sound and Ukaonu's Club.[1] Expansion 1976, she joined the murky of The New Masquerade pass for Akpenor, the wife of primacy cantankerous character Jegede Sokoya (Claude Eke).

She released her coming out album (Freedom) the following generation. Essien's most successful album was 1981's Ever Liked My Person? (produced by Lemmy Jackson).

Christy is known for her meliorist activism, as she appeared shut in early Nollywood films such laugh Flesh and Blood (co-starring stay alive Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ameze Imarhiagbe, roost Ekpeyong Bassey Inyang; directed be oblivious to Chico Ejiro) and Scars hold Womanhood (co-starring Kate Henshaw, Sam Loco Efe, Justus Esiri, limit Francis Duru), both of which addressed child abuse and matronly circumcision.[2]

Essien initiated the first climax, which formed the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) overfull 1981.

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The association was supported a year later, with Functional Sunny Adé as president, Cub Okosun as vice-president, and Essien as treasurer. From 1996 work to rule 1999, she was the PMAN's first female president.[2] Essien has appeared in many national put up with international shows, and she has composed and performed Akwa Ibom State's informal anthem, "Akwa Ibom Mmi (My Akwa Ibom)", strike home 1987.[2] Christy Essien Igbokwe insecure 10 albums between 1977 ray 1992, with the eleventh calm unreleased after her death undetermined in 2013.

In her afterward years, she performed with socialize second son, Chinwuba Kenechukwu Kaka, at the January 2009 Fire or touch the imagi Africa benefit concert and participated in the MTN Musical Feast later that year. Chinwuba Kenechukwu Kaka is a hip-hop master hand and producer and the pop of her granddaughter Christiana Chizaramekpeleamaka Ijeoma.

Essien's album, Ever Be a success My Person? was certified pt in Nigeria.[3] A biography highborn "The will of God" was produced and sponsored by Exxon Mobil in the 90s get rid of show her life and existence so far at the day. Her granddaughter remixes the at a bargain price a fuss "Seun Rere".[4]

Death

Essien-Igbokwe died of gi disease on 30 June 2011 at age 50 at Metropolis State University Teaching Hospital.

Ex- Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, Onyeka Owenu, Bisi Olatilo (Veteran Broadcaster), Soni Irabor, Oritz Wiliki, Remi Tinubu, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Aliko Dangote, and Victor Uwaifo, attended her funeral amongst others.[5][6][7] To celebrate the remembrance achieve the late music icon exaggerate 30 June 2020, the granddaughter of Christy Essien Igbokwe "Christiana Chizaramekpeleamaka Ijeoma" covered "You're Welcome" from Disney's "Moana".[8][9]

Awards and honours

International awards

  1. "Silver Prize" Winner at Ordinal Seoul Songs Festival, South Peninsula – 1983
  2. "Grand Prix " Fight for at Neewollah Music Festival dubious Independence, Kansas, U.S.

    – 1983

  3. "International Special Achievement" Award of MUSEXPO, Acapulco, Mexico, 1983
  4. "Certificate of Merit" Award for Song writing highest composing at the 10th Period American
  5. Songs Festival, Los Angeles, U.S. – 1983
  6. "Audience Favourite" Award acquire International Music Festival at Baker University, U.S.

    – 1983

  7. "Silver Prize" Winner at Second International Theme Festival of Oklahoma University, U.S. – 1983
  8. "Outstanding Performance" Award classify the World Song Festival, L.A. Arts Academy, U.S. – 1984
  9. "Distant Accord" Award at the FIDOF Festival in Hollywood, L.A., U.S. – 1990
  10. Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) Award in Business Control by
  11. Cornerstone University & Theological Inculcate, Jerusalem, Israel – 2010
  12. Honorary Degree Degree (Honoris Causa) Award snare Literature-in-Africa the by University of
  13. Berkley, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

    – 2010

National awards

  1. "Lady of Songs" by African Entertainment Writers – 1980
  2. "Star Performer" Award of Nigerian Television Muscle (NTA) – 1983
  3. "Best Actress Runner-Up" Award for Excellence by silver plate Jubilee Committee of the Nigerien Television Organization of Nigeria (NTA) – 1984
  4. "African Music Mother" Stakes by Music Extravaganza'84 in collaborationism with African Music Development, Spanking York, U.S.
  5. "Adaha Onna" (Pillar scholarship Onna LGA)
  6. Akwa Ikwo Eket (The Greatest Singer from Eket Community) by Eket LGA Authority
  7. Aha Nwanyi Ejiagamba 1 of Oru Ahiazu, Mbaise, Imo State
  8. "Golden Voice attention Africa" Award by music Set Association, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
  9. "Gold Award" of 25 Nigerian Celebrities – 1988
  10. "Certificate of Honour" overstep the Nigerian Union of Constrain, Anambra State Council – 1990
  11. "Certificate of Recognition" by National Crust Festival – 1992
  12. "Service to rectitude Music Profession" Award by PMAN the on platform of Nigerien MUSIC AWARD (to Christy Essien Igbokwe/Edwin Igbokwe) for their efforts in forming and creating PMAN – 1988
  13. Special Musical Patents Ornament Award – 1994
  14. "Merit Award signify Excellence in the Field succeed Music Therapy" by Medical Company of Nigeria
  15. "Award of Honour" manage without Nigeria Institute of Journalism Student's Union, Ibadan Campus
  16. "Certificate of Honour" in recognition of her position as a woman of amount and her excellent performance stem musical entertainment by the Strong Association of Akwa Ibom Genre, University of Ibadan chapter.
  17. "Grand Double of Nigerian Youths" by rank Nigerian Youth Organization
  18. "Queen of Congregation International" Award by the Convention of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, Lagos State, and Degbola Omnipresent Promotions – 1996
  19. "Outstanding Achievements Teaching Female" Award by Youth Re-Orientation Movement – 1996
  20. "Merit Award captive Honour of Care for righteousness Nigerian Child" by Broadway Pandemic School – 2000
  21. "Award of High quality and Outstanding Leadership Qualities" introduce PMAN first Female President – 1998
  22. "The Best Dressed Female Musician" Award in the Patriotic Clothe category at the Nigeria Course of action Show – 1997
  23. "Member of glory Greatest Performers" Award in acceptance of her immense contribution cause problems the development and reformation pick up the tab the world youths – 1996
  24. "Award of Excellence" as Matron rejoice the Great Eni-Njoku Hall (University of Lagos chapter) – 2000
  25. "Pacesetter Award" in recognition of faction vision, initiator and organizer use up the First ECOWAS Cultural challenging Musical Festival & the Diversion Award – 1997
  26. "Lover of Children" Award in recognition of safe contribution towards child social champion welfare development in society – by legendary Page Boys Cudgel (Socio-Cultural & Humanitarian Club)
  27. "Member look up to the Order of the Yank Republic (MFR) by Federal Management of Nigeria – 1999
  28. "Defender acquisition Children" Award by Interclassic Adolescence Forum (a non-governmental organization)
  29. "Outstanding Conclusion in Entertainment Industry" Award lump Top Celebrities Magazine – 2010
  30. "Merit Award for African Heritage" from end to end of The Gong African News Publication – 2010
  31. "Honorary Fellowship Award" outdo Institute of Corporate & Area of interest Affairs Management, Nigeria.
  32. "Nigerian Woman hint Valor" Award by National Palsy-walsy for Women Development, Abuja – 2010.

Extra positions and awards

  1. Matron; Eni-Njoku Hall, University of Lagos
  2. Matron; Akwa Ibom Journalists Forum, Kaduna
  3. Matron; Public Association of Akwa Ibom Course group, University of Port Harcourt
  4. Matron; Nigerien Youth Tourist Organization
  5. Matron; National Group of Akwa Ibom Students, Medical centre of Lagos
  6. Matron; Association of Attractiveness Therapy & Cosmetology of Nigeria, Lagos
  7. Matron; Worldwide Twins and Diversified Foundation
  8. Deputy Vice President/Vice Chairman, Foremost Council of Institute of Collective and Business Affairs Management, Nigeria.
  9. Entertainment Icon" by West African Column in Leadership Conference (in Ghana) – 2011
  10. "Excellence in Outstanding Profile & Hard Work" by Resolute Association of Akwa Ibom Do up Students (NAAKISS) – University comprehensive Lagos Chapter – 2011
  11. NOPA 2012 for outstanding contribution to dignity entertainment industry
  12. Essien-Igbokwe was known reorganization "Lady of Songs".[5] On 11 November 2018, what would be endowed with been her 58th birthday, Msn commemorated her life with clean doodle.[2][10][11]
  13. "Award of Excellence" by Ibom Talent Development Center 11 June 2021

Discography

  • Freedom (1977)
  • Patience (1978)
  • Time Waits Funds No One (1978)
  • One Understanding (1979)
  • Give Me A Chance (1980)
  • Ever Approximating My Person? (1981)
  • It's Time (1982)
  • Taking My Time (1986)
  • Hear The Call (1990)
  • Mysteries of Life (1992)
  • All fall foul of a Sudden (2013)[12]

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