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Chief Christy Essien-Igbokwe MFR FICA[clarification needed] | |
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Birth name | Christiana Uduak Essien |
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Born | Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | 11 November 1960
Died | 30 June 2011 Lagos | (aged 50)
Genres | R&B Soul High Life |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1970–2011 |
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Website | Website |
Christiana Uduak Essien-Igbokwe, 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 Nula, 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.