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
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!
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
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.
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.
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
All this time is when the country was in a good successful place for everyone. You can be free anywhere also eat in your friends place without been afraid. But nowadays the country has fall apart with evildoers.... Rip madam
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
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!
She left the world in a blaze of glory. I pray that almighty God grant her soul eternal happiness
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
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.
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.
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. 👑🙌🙌🙌
Her name can never be forgotten by those who schooled in the 80s
Evergreen song “Omo mi seun rere, tire adara oh...”
One of the Greatest Singer in Nigeria, I hope she will forever remembered for contribution to Do Good, "Seun Rere.
She is an all rounder, She epitomized Nigeria as a whole. Rest in peace, till we meet again.
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.
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?
I'm so saddened within me now. I didn't quite know her too well.
RIP, adiagha Abasi
Wow! Just knowing this.. Rip mama you placed Afria especially Nigeria on the Map of Music... Indeed you're a Gem....
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....
Very very sad to lose one of the finest. Gud 9it Ma. U will never be forgotten.
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
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.
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
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.
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
she understood yoruba and igbo perfectly, she was so simple
And she was Akwa Ibom
@@frankbernard2702
Ibibio?
All respect to the one and only greatest female singer in West Africa
Adiagha Akwa-Ibom, may God accept your gentle soul to keep resting in peace.
Beautiful woman. I so much love your voice and songs may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
Gone too soon - Christy Essien-Igbokwe. We miss you. 😪😪😪
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
Shiny star Christy Essien lives on forever . Soul never dies
She was a rare gift , where are the Nigerian ladies today ? Really sad that scandals seem to be the gift they share nowadays.
Christy essien was a great musician in nigeria back in the days
Angel! with angelic voice and heart.I love you r.i.p.
In their era, they shook Nigeria. Rest in peace Madam.
Nigeria lost a Gem. She will always be in our minds
Very well presented video. Well done Channels TV for a quality production
Great Nigerian woman indeed. May her soul RIP.
A very painful loss 😢. May God Almighty grant Christy Essien Igbokwe eternal rest in His bosom. Amen 🙏🏽
I loved this woman!
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...
Hmmm! What a life well spent. I'm still wowed at her talent.
Is there a discography of her music anywhere online? Those songs are indeed legendary.
she was such a package.. love from Akwa Ibom 2019
Rest on mama, you were a big part of my childhood.
Wooao this woman is great and wonderful
Amazing woman ❣️. She sang successfully in different Nigerian languages
This woman was a real talent but most of us never appreciated her wonderful talent until she passed away .
This is a true legend..luv u dear!
Christy always stood for One Nigeria. We are all one
I feel like crying. Memories
She was an icon, a great woman!
My favourite Nigeria female artist
Truly an angel of love and peace. Rest in hope!
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
She was a great Icon in her career
R.i.p christy even if you have pass on but memories live on
she was a great star..can someone send me the last song in this flashback..
Can you guys please do one of this kind of tribute eulogizing his legendary Prince Nico Mbarga?! RIP Christy and Nico 😢 😢
Who is still watching this music in 2020/12/30 we movie
Multi talented! The world miss you... 😂😂😍😍
I love this music so much 💋💋💋🥰
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.
She is dead? Am just seeing the news. Omg! May her soul Rest in Perfect. I love this woman. This is really sad.
WOOOW. Great woman. RIP
Evergreen Songs, Rest On
Does anyone have "Have you ever liked my person" in full by Christy Essien Igbokwe
An Amazing woman. Rest in peace my dear
@Harrahshow She wasn't Igbo,se was from Eket in Akwa-Ibom state,but married to an Igbo man.
Am just looking at her like edna who sing aslo one voice like her
And Igbos are still sleeping. wake up great Igbo people of Africa.
we are waking up thanks to mazi nnamdi kanu
She's from ibom kingdom, not Igbo
@@Vool7000 okay. i was just saying it concerning the lyrics of the song , i mean the she was passing across
"...her memory will linger" 4 ETERNITY!!, thanks in part to seun rere and Akpenor.
r.i.p egbon mi.
Essien was her maiden name. She was already established as Christy Essien before she married Mr Igbokwe; so she was compelled to keep Essien.
Wonderful woman. May Her soul rest in peace.
i want someone send me the first song in this flashback
Continue to rest in peace our dear lady of songs ❤️❤️
Anyone here know the song title at 5:40 ?
OMG I don't know that she's dead. May her soul rest in peace.
wow she was very great . agbino
I'm still saddened.. we all missed you , Rest on. 🙏🏾
These moments brings NOSTALGIA 💔💔💔💔. Will NIGERIA BE GREAT AGAIN?
All this time is when the country was in a good successful place for everyone. You can be free anywhere also eat in your friends place without been afraid. But nowadays the country has fall apart with evildoers.... Rip madam
Hear this. Her kind only come once in five generations.
RIP we are going to. Miss you honestly
RIP C.E.I u will be 4ever remembered by mi
May her soul rest ın peace she died at 63 not 50 point of correction
She died in 2011 June 30, She was born 1960 November 11 so she was just shy of 51 years old
Please....I need the title of the song that was played at the end of this Video. Pls.....
please help me with the title of the igbo song umunnem bianu,please wat is the correct title, have been looking for the title
Teta nu n'ura
I can't believe she's dead! ohhhh. Rest in peace great one!
Still lives in our hearts.
Talented woman
She was the voice of one Nigeria then but now things fall apart again due to bad leaders from northern and western Nigeria . Believe it or not
Blame game continue
Such an icon. may her soul continue to rest in PEACE!!!
I miss u so much, personally I adored ur songs.
The era of trained broadcasters
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
May her gentle soul rest in peace Amen
Does anyone know the title of the very last song played, its in Yoruba but has its lyrics interpreted as “say it let them hear”
Moloroiso also kagbo
@@godwinejiofor8064 Thanks Godwin...I've been waiting sooo long for this reply.
Moloro
Tears in my eyes 😭😭😭 watching 27/12/2018
We missed you our lady of songs
RIP Christy and thanks for touching us with your talent.
Continue to rest in peace.