Magazine – 2010 "Honorary Fellowship Award" by Institute of Corporate & Business Affairs Management, Nigeria. "Nigerian Woman of Valor" Award by National Centre for Women Development, Abuja – 2010. MATRONSHIP/EXTRA-CURRICULA POSITIONS Matron; Eni-Njoku Hall, University of Lagos Matron; Akwa Ibom Journalists Forum, Kaduna Matron; National Association of Akwa Ibom Students, University of Port Harcourt Matron; Nigerian Youth Tourist Organization Matron; National Association of Akwa Ibom Students, University of Lagos Matron; Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology of Nigeria, Lagos Matron; Worldwide Twins and Multiple Foundation Deputy Vice President/Vice Chairman, Governing Council of Institute of Corporate and Business Affairs Management, Nigeria. POSTHUMOUS AWARDS Entertainment Icon" by West African Women in Leadership Conference (in Ghana) – 2011 "Excellence in Outstanding Performance & Hard Work" by National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students (NAAKISS) – University of Lagos Chapter – 2011 NOPA 2012 for outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry Essien-Igbokwe was known as "Lady of Songs". On 11 November 2018, what would have been her 58th birthday, Google commemorated her life with a doodle. "Award of Excellence" by Ibom Talent Development Center 11 June 2021 Albums Freedom (1977) Patience (1978) Time Waits For No One (1978) One Understanding (1979) Give Me A Chance (1980) Ever Liked My Person? (1981) It's Time (1982) Taking My Time (1986) Hear The Call (1990) Mysteries of Life (1992) All of a Sudden (2013) References External links Seun Rere on OldNaija.com Christy Essien on Discogs 1960 births 2011 deaths Entertainers from Akwa Ibom State Nigerian women singer-songwriters Nigerian rhythm and blues musicians 20th-century Nigerian women singers English-language singers from Nigeria Yoruba-language singers 20th-century Nigerian actresses Igbo-language singers Nigerian film actresses Ibibio people 21st-century Nigerian actresses People from Akwa Ibom State Nigerian women musicians Nigerian singer-songwriters Nigerian highlife musicians Nigerian hip hop musicians Nigerian soul musicians 21st-century Nigerian women musicians Members of the Order of the Federal Republic