Christy Essien Igbokwe, UDUAK,and Nigeria Lady of Song was a simply magical in her lifetime. She epitomised every positive values of an African woman. A chaste lady, great wife, kind woman, successful musician, accomplished actress, loving mother and many more. She would live forever in the minds and imagination of lovers of good music
I don't even know why I am crying bitterly, probably cos I was fortunate to know what Nigeria used to be back in the late 70's and early 80's.....what a world...please everyone do know it's the smiles you put across faces when alive that matter not many acumulated riches....I miss mummyyyy
This is so moving. She was a gift to this country. Talent so raw. A voice so unique it draws one in. No one sings songs like this anymore. Her songs touched deeply with its simplicity. Her song Akwa ibom mmi was so popular and captured the sentiments of the then newly created state. Thank you Channels tv for this piece!
Oh men, I'm sadden by her lost to us, I'm from Ghana, but Christy's music was my heart, I mean all, she joins the Africans musician who stood for all Africa. She will be missed, but her music will live with me for the rest of my life.
Her song, Seun Rere will live with me forever. Christy Essien Igboke will be forever loved. She performed for us at Minna, Niger State in one of those children party in the late 80s.
The only words I can think of is MAGICAL, PHENOMENAL AND LEGEND. Words are inadequate to capture the being that was Christy Essien Igbokwe. She is a prophetess in the league of the great trailblazers like Bob Marley. 👑🙌🙌🙌
Christy is one of the singer in Nigeria whose song reminds us why we should remain together as one in Nigeria...may her soul RIP...my heart goes out to the Igbokwe's family
A CALABAR woman that grew up in IGBO land, and could pass for a "typical" YORUBA woman...,what a TALENT!!!. Sis, pls pray 4 the country u left behind!!.
@@oekuase6633The difference is that Calabar is the state capital of Cross River while Akwa-ibom's capital is Uyo. It's an error to address Ibo-ibio people as "Calabar". They're NOT. Most of them have never been to Calabar before!
@@oekuase6633 And there's no language called "Calabar". In Calabar metropolis, Efik(Efuk) is spoken as general language whilst in Uyo metropolis, Ibo-ibio language spoken. How can you call an Anambra man as Aba man?
You forgot to mention her trip to SOUL in SOUTH KOREA in the 80's where she sung SHEUN RERE and the audience went wild screaming, NIGERIA, NIGERIA! She came fourth; of'course her husband helped her music to succeed with his position and also she succeeded because she sung in so many Nigerian languages so she had a much bigger advantage than some other musicians.
She grew up in Abia, sings in her dialect in addition to yoruba & igbo and gave Jegede hell as his yoruba wife in 'the new masquerade' This is Nigeria when talent reigned Everything dabaru after 1985 - IBB?
I used to shed tears of passion and emotion whenever I see her singing other tribes song fluently.. What a rare germ.... Wow.. May her soul rest in peace...
i wish nigerian present artists will learn from Christy obekwe & others so DAT can stop singing about sex and money only but about what will edify our culture and about every day life v
Christy Essien Igbokwe, UDUAK,and Nigeria Lady of Song was a simply magical in her lifetime. She epitomised every positive values of an African woman. A chaste lady, great wife, kind woman, successful musician, accomplished actress, loving mother and many more. She would live forever in the minds and imagination of lovers of good music
I don't even know why I am crying bitterly, probably cos I was fortunate to know what Nigeria used to be back in the late 70's and early 80's.....what a world...please everyone do know it's the smiles you put across faces when alive that matter not many acumulated riches....I miss mummyyyy
This is so moving. She was a gift to this country. Talent so raw. A voice so unique it draws one in. No one sings songs like this anymore. Her songs touched deeply with its simplicity. Her song Akwa ibom mmi was so popular and captured the sentiments of the then newly created state. Thank you Channels tv for this piece!
Oh men, I'm sadden by her lost to us, I'm from Ghana, but Christy's music was my heart, I mean all, she joins the Africans musician who stood for all Africa. She will be missed, but her music will live with me for the rest of my life.
Her song, Seun Rere will live with me forever. Christy Essien Igboke will be forever loved. She performed for us at Minna, Niger State in one of those children party in the late 80s.
She left the world in a blaze of glory. I pray that almighty God grant her soul eternal happiness
The only words I can think of is MAGICAL, PHENOMENAL AND LEGEND. Words are inadequate to capture the being that was Christy Essien Igbokwe. She is a prophetess in the league of the great trailblazers like Bob Marley. 👑🙌🙌🙌
One of the Greatest Singer in Nigeria, I hope she will forever remembered for contribution to Do Good, "Seun Rere.
I'm so saddened within me now. I didn't quite know her too well.
RIP, adiagha Abasi
She is an all rounder, She epitomized Nigeria as a whole. Rest in peace, till we meet again.
Wow! Just knowing this.. Rip mama you placed Afria especially Nigeria on the Map of Music... Indeed you're a Gem....
Her name can never be forgotten by those who schooled in the 80s
Evergreen song “Omo mi seun rere, tire adara oh...”
Christy is one of the singer in Nigeria whose song reminds us why we should remain together as one in Nigeria...may her soul RIP...my heart goes out to the Igbokwe's family
One reason it was destroyed by d RULLING class.
My God I danced to all her music when grow up. God rest her soul in your holy palace Lord.
Very very sad to lose one of the finest. Gud 9it Ma. U will never be forgotten.
A CALABAR woman that grew up in IGBO land, and could pass for a "typical" YORUBA woman...,what a TALENT!!!.
Sis, pls pray 4 the country u left behind!!.
She's well rounded
She wasn't a Calabar woman! Christy was Ibo-ibio from Akwa-ibom and was married to Anambra state.
@@ok_star81 what is the difference between calabar and akwa ibom?
@@oekuase6633The difference is that Calabar is the state capital of Cross River while Akwa-ibom's capital is Uyo.
It's an error to address Ibo-ibio people as "Calabar". They're NOT. Most of them have never been to Calabar before!
@@oekuase6633 And there's no language called "Calabar". In Calabar metropolis, Efik(Efuk) is spoken as general language whilst in Uyo metropolis, Ibo-ibio language spoken.
How can you call an Anambra man as Aba man?
this is how our brothers and sister came out to build this nation that is now handed over to the Fulan's who have now turned it into a battle file
She's actually a legend. I'll miss her. She got raw and developed her talent. There laying down the lady of song's in Nigeria music industry....
she understood yoruba and igbo perfectly, she was so simple
And she was Akwa Ibom
@@frankbernard2702
Ibibio?
Thank you for sharing your songs with us and for being a part of our world... Goodnight dearie, you will be sorely missed.... R.I.P.
All respect to the one and only greatest female singer in West Africa
You forgot to mention her trip to SOUL in SOUTH KOREA in the 80's where she sung SHEUN RERE and the audience went wild screaming, NIGERIA, NIGERIA! She came fourth; of'course her husband helped her music to succeed with his position and also she succeeded because she sung in so many Nigerian languages so she had a much bigger advantage than some other musicians.
I think she came second not fourth
Thank you for adding this information. One love.
Thanks for the info 😔💟
she came 2nd. we were cheated
She grew up in Abia, sings in her dialect in addition to yoruba & igbo and gave Jegede hell as his yoruba wife in 'the new masquerade'
This is Nigeria when talent reigned
Everything dabaru after 1985 - IBB?
my brother na wa
Very sad
Sang un her dialect, you mean language
Beautiful woman. I so much love your voice and songs may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
i love this song igbokwenu,thou i don't understand her language for i am from Edo-stae but i love her music.May her soul reste in peace.
Very well presented video. Well done Channels TV for a quality production
Adiagha Akwa-Ibom, may God accept your gentle soul to keep resting in peace.
This is a true legend..luv u dear!
Christy essien was a great musician in nigeria back in the days
Angel! with angelic voice and heart.I love you r.i.p.
she was such a package.. love from Akwa Ibom 2019
Wooao this woman is great and wonderful
lbo s were lucky to have u as our wife , mother and finally buried in our soil.Akpino we miss u,RIP our lady of songs
Lolz, you're very funny ooh, though that's the truth
Amazing woman ❣️. She sang successfully in different Nigerian languages
Nigeria lost a Gem. She will always be in our minds
Hmmm! What a life well spent. I'm still wowed at her talent.
In their era, they shook Nigeria. Rest in peace Madam.
She was a rare gift , where are the Nigerian ladies today ? Really sad that scandals seem to be the gift they share nowadays.
I loved this woman!
Shiny star Christy Essien lives on forever . Soul never dies
Multi talented! The world miss you... 😂😂😍😍
Gone too soon - Christy Essien-Igbokwe. We miss you. 😪😪😪
I feel like crying. Memories
Great Nigerian woman indeed. May her soul RIP.
Truly an angel of love and peace. Rest in hope!
Rest on mama, you were a big part of my childhood.
Can you guys please do one of this kind of tribute eulogizing his legendary Prince Nico Mbarga?! RIP Christy and Nico 😢 😢
An Amazing woman. Rest in peace my dear
She was an icon, a great woman!
R.i.p christy even if you have pass on but memories live on
Continue to rest in peace our dear lady of songs ❤️❤️
wow she was very great . agbino
she was a great star..can someone send me the last song in this flashback..
I love this music so much 💋💋💋🥰
My favourite Nigeria female artist
I used to shed tears of passion and emotion whenever I see her singing other tribes song fluently.. What a rare germ.... Wow.. May her soul rest in peace...
She is dead? Am just seeing the news. Omg! May her soul Rest in Perfect. I love this woman. This is really sad.
This woman was a real talent but most of us never appreciated her wonderful talent until she passed away .
I miss u so much, personally I adored ur songs.
I'm still saddened.. we all missed you , Rest on. 🙏🏾
She was a great Icon in her career
Wonderful woman. May Her soul rest in peace.
Damn that was a serious burial! She realy was an important woman n realy loved.R.I.P mama.u have done your job!
chulicious9 u
Am just looking at her like edna who sing aslo one voice like her
WOOOW. Great woman. RIP
Is there a discography of her music anywhere online? Those songs are indeed legendary.
OMG I don't know that she's dead. May her soul rest in peace.
Christy always stood for One Nigeria. We are all one
Who is still watching this music in 2020/12/30 we movie
Evergreen Songs, Rest On
RIP C.E.I u will be 4ever remembered by mi
Does anyone have "Have you ever liked my person" in full by Christy Essien Igbokwe
i want someone send me the first song in this flashback
Tears in my eyes 😭😭😭 watching 27/12/2018
Such an icon. may her soul continue to rest in PEACE!!!
These moments brings NOSTALGIA 💔💔💔💔. Will NIGERIA BE GREAT AGAIN?
I can't believe she's dead! ohhhh. Rest in peace great one!
RIP we are going to. Miss you honestly
Please....I need the title of the song that was played at the end of this Video. Pls.....
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
"...her memory will linger" 4 ETERNITY!!, thanks in part to seun rere and Akpenor.
r.i.p egbon mi.
Thank you
The era of trained broadcasters
i wish nigerian present artists will learn from Christy obekwe & others so DAT can stop singing about sex and money only but about what will edify our culture and about every day life
v
RIP mama. I just heard about her death.
@Harrahshow She wasn't Igbo,se was from Eket in Akwa-Ibom state,but married to an Igbo man.
We missed you our lady of songs
May her gentle soul rest in peace Amen
Great legend rest in peace
Talented woman
Continue to rest in peace.
What on earth! Christy Essien is gone? May her soul res in peace.
continue to rest in peace in Jesus name Amen
Rest Well Mama Christy 🎉 🎉 🎉😢😢
You will forever remain in our hearts ❤
RIP Christy and thanks for touching us with your talent.
Hear this. Her kind only come once in five generations.
RIP.great woman
Life is a journey
Anyone here know the song title at 5:40 ?
Essien was her maiden name. She was already established as Christy Essien before she married Mr Igbokwe; so she was compelled to keep Essien.
MY GOD