Essien may refer to: E. U. Essien-Udom (born 1928), Nigerian professor Emmanuel Essien, Nigerian politician Kweku Essien (born 1984), Ghanaian footballer, currently playing for Eleven Wise Loick Essien (born 1990), British musician Michael Essien (born 1982), Ghanaian former footballer, currently coaching FC Nordsjælland. Nduese Essien (born 1944), Nigerian politician Okon Flo Essien (born 1981), Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Đồng Tâm Long An F.C. Essien Udim, a local government area of Nigeria