Christy Essien-Igbokwe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Christy Essien-Igbokwe

Actress and singer Nigerian

Date of Birth: 11-Nov-1960

Place of Birth: Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Date of Death: 30-Jun-2011

Profession: actor, singer, songwriter

Nationality: Nigeria

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe MFR (11 November 1960 – 30 June 2011) was a Nigerian musician and actress.
In her lifetime, she was sometimes called Nigeria's Lady of Songs and was known for her song "Seun Rere".
She was the first female president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN).
She was also the chairwoman and managing director of Soul Train entertainment limited. Essien-Igbokwe sang her songs in Igbo, Ibibio, Efik, Hausa, Yoruba as well as in English.
Essien's fluency in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, English and her native Ibibio earned her an appeal which cut across tribal lines.