Christy Essien Igbokwe
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Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe, known professionally as Christy Essien Igbokwe, was born on November 11, 1960, in Okat, Onna, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. She began her musical career in secondary school, performing at local clubs and variety shows. Her debut album Freedom was released in 1977. Essien-Igbokwe's notable albums include Patience (1978), Time Waits For No One (1978), One Understanding (1979), Give Me A Chance (1980), and Ever Liked My Person? (1981), which was certified platinum in Nigeria. She initiated the formation of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) in 1981 and served as its first female president from 1996 to 1999. Essien-Igbokwe received numerous awards, including the "Silver Prize" at the Sixth Seoul Songs Festival in 1983. She passed away on June 30, 2011, due to gastrointestinal disease.
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