Nigeria's lady of Songs was born Christiana Uduak Essien in Okat, Onna Local Government Area of present-day Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria on the 11th of November, 1960.

She lost her father in 2005 and her mother whilst she was 12 years old. After the demise of her mother, she had gone to live with her mother's friend where the latter encouraged her to keep up her musical career by getting her a used cassette-player to record her songs.

She performed at Secondary schools in Aba as well as a feature at the Nigeria Television Authority, Channel 6 "New Sound" programme, Aba. Her breakthrough came up with the role of "Akpenor", the wife of the humoured Jegede Sokoya in the popular sitcom series of the '80s, The New Masquerade. She capitalised on the fame and ventured into professional music in 1977, aged 17 with her maiden album, Freedom. In 1981, her biggest album, "Ever Liked My Person" hit the radio waves with her evergreen and unforgettable Seun Rere.

Same year,she was attributed to have set up the first meet for an association to protect musicians. In 1982, the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) was born, with her as National Treasurer. In 1996, she became the first female President of PMAN.

Until her death, she remained an activist fighting against female circumcision and championing issues as it affects the Nigerian child. She starred in two movies "Flesh and Blood" and "Scars of Womanhood" reflecting a new societal path in distancing from the past norm of girl-child mutilation.

With over 40 awards, "the lady of songs" sang fluently in English, Yoruba, Igbo, Efik, Hausa and her native Ibibio. She got married to Edwin Igbokwe (then an Executive of the Punch newspapers) in 1979 with whom she had four children.

She slept in the LORD on this day, June 30, 2011, aged 50.... A service of songs was held in her honour at the National Theatre, Iganmu. We will always remember the rhythms of Seun Rere, Patience and her unvarnished love for children.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christy_Essien-Igbokwe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDrApu9APBk

fergie001:
Nigeria's lady of Songs was born Christiana Uduak Essien in Okat, Onna Local Government Area of present-day Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria on the 11th of November, 1960.

She lost her father in 2005 and her mother whilst she was 12 years old. After the demise of her mother, she had gone to live with her mother's friend where the latter encouraged her to keep up her musical career by getting her a used cassette-player to record her songs.

She performed at Secondary schools in Aba as well as a feature at the Nigeria Television Authority, Channel 6 "New Sound" programme, Aba. Her breakthrough came up with the role of "Akpenor", the wife of the humoured Jegede Sokoya in the popular sitcom series of the '80s, The New Masquerade. She capitalised on the fame and ventured into professional music in 1977, aged 17 with her maiden album, Freedom. In 1981, her biggest album, "Ever Liked My Person" hit the radio waves with her evergreen and unforgettable Seun Rere.

Same year,she was attributed to have set up the first meet for an association to protect musicians. In 1982, the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) was born, with her as National Treasurer. In 1996, she became the first female President of PMAN.

Until her death, she remained an activist fighting against female circumcision and championing issues as it affects the Nigerian child. She starred in two movies "Flesh and Blood" and "Scars of Womanhood" reflecting a new societal path in distancing from the past norm of girl-child mutilation.

With over 40 awards, "the lady of songs" sang fluently in English, Yoruba, Igbo, Efik, Hausa and her native Ibibio. She got married to Edwin Igbokwe (then an Executive of the Punch newspapers) in 1979 with whom she had four children.

She slept in the LORD on this day, June 30, 2011, aged 50.... A service of songs was held in her honour at the National Theatre, Iganmu. We will always remember the rhythms of Seun Rere, Patience and her unvarnished love for children.

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naptu2

Why did you mention my username??

naptu2:


Why did you mention my username??

You are vast in these things and know better than I do,I think...will edit

oh,don't know her,she tried.

Tot it was naptu2. I actually rushed in thinking it was his thread.

Rest on our multitalented Lady of Songs. Your legacy lives on.

Please where is this woman that sang the "Nigeria my beloved country"
Funmi adams my long time crush

...

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Seun rere


My best

ofemigeorge:
Please where is the woman that sang the "Nigeria my beloved country"

Funmi Adams

Easybela:
oh,don't know her,she tried.

Indomie generation!

I thought it was the lady MTN claimed won an aeroplane back then that nobody knows of.

Easybela:
oh,don't know her,she tried.

Indomie generation

With over 40 awards, "the lady of songs" sang fluently in English, Yoruba, Igbo, Efik, Hausa and her native Ibibio. She got married to Edwin Igbokwe (then an Executive of the Punch newspapers) in 1979 with whom she had four children.

THE ONE AND ONLY WOMAN OF SONGS!
God bless you in heaven.

Just last night, I needed to hear a few of her songs and has to download a few.

A very good musician.

Her mastery of Nigerian languages at a time it was not common still amaze me till date.

Legend to Legend.

Adios Ma.

This woman sang songs that touched people.. .. This were the real female giants of the Nigerian music industry.. Continue to RIP

naptu2:


Why did you mention my username??

When i saw the heading, i actually thought it was your thread.

waoh!

naptu2:


Why did you mention my username??

CAUSE THAT'S THE KIND OF HISTORIC TOPICS YOU CREATE. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT IT WAS YOU THAT CREATED IT - WAS KIND OF DISAPPOINTED WHEN I SAW IT WASN'T YOU.

ODD THAT YOU COULDN'T REMEMBER TO HONOR HER - I GUESS YOU WHERE CARRIED AWAY BY FATOYINBO FALSE ACCUSATIONS.








ANYWAYS LOTS OF US DO APPRECIATE YOUR TOPICS.

ofemigeorge:
Please where is this woman that sang the "Nigeria my beloved country"
Funmi adams my long time crush

FUNMI SIMPLY DISAPPEARED WITHOUT TRACE - NOT EVEN GOOGLE COULD TRACE HER.

fergie001:
Nigeria's lady of Songs was born Christiana Uduak Essien in Okat, Onna Local Government Area of present-day Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria on the 11th of November, 1960.

She lost her father in 2005 and her mother whilst she was 12 years old. After the demise of her mother, she had gone to live with her mother's friend where the latter encouraged her to keep up her musical career by getting her a used cassette-player to record her songs.

She performed at Secondary schools in Aba as well as a feature at the Nigeria Television Authority, Channel 6 "New Sound" programme, Aba. Her breakthrough came up with the role of "Akpenor", the wife of the humoured Jegede Sokoya in the popular sitcom series of the '80s, The New Masquerade. She capitalised on the fame and ventured into professional music in 1977, aged 17 with her maiden album, Freedom. In 1981, her biggest album, "Ever Liked My Person" hit the radio waves with her evergreen and unforgettable Seun Rere.

Same year,she was attributed to have set up the first meet for an association to protect musicians. In 1982, the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) was born, with her as National Treasurer. In 1996, she became the first female President of PMAN.

Until her death, she remained an activist fighting against female circumcision and championing issues as it affects the Nigerian child. She starred in two movies "Flesh and Blood" and "Scars of Womanhood" reflecting a new societal path in distancing from the past norm of girl-child mutilation.

With over 40 awards, "the lady of songs" sang fluently in English, Yoruba, Igbo, Efik, Hausa and her native Ibibio. She got married to Edwin Igbokwe (then an Executive of the Punch newspapers) in 1979 with whom she had four children.

She slept in the LORD on this day, June 30, 2011, aged 50.... A service of songs was held in her honour at the National Theatre, Iganmu. We will always remember the rhythms of Seun Rere, Patience and her unvarnished love for children.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christy_Essien-Igbokwe

seun rere that song is evergreen, I thought she was Yoruba o choi

Before the likes of Tiwa Savage and Yemi Slade, there was the unforgettable Christy. Keep resting in peace, great and legendary Lady of Songs.

It is a good thing she is still remembered .

The Labour of our heroes past should never be in vain.

Easybela:
oh,don't know her,she tried.

THIS ONE NA PURE INDOMIE GENERATION.



NO! SORRY! BOBO GENERATION!

indomie kiddies nor go understand

Easybela:
oh,don't know her,she tried.

Don't mind the fufu generation calling you indomie generation..
There are many musicians in the past that they don't know about also.

She is one of the best female musician to have come out of Nigeria.
Now you know dearie.

Respect.

can never forget her, her songs made most of my youthful nostalgia

obiekunie2:


THIS ONE NA PURE INDOMIE GENERATION.

NO! SORRY! BOBO GENERATION!

Sorry o. FUFU generation!

Finish your fufu abeg....

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