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Christy Essien Igbokwe, born on November 11, 1960, in Okat Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was a prominent figure in Nigerian pop music, often referred to as the ‘First Lady of Song.’ She began her musical journey in Secondary School, performing at various clubs, and gained recognition in 1976 through her role in the popular NTA series Masquerade. In 1977, at the age of 17, she launched her professional music career, achieving significant success with her 1981 hit album ‘Ever Liked My Person,’ produced by Lemmy Jackson. Throughout her career, Christy was a strong advocate for women's and children's issues, starring in early Nollywood films like Flesh and Blood and Scars of Womanhood, which tackled topics such as child abuse and female genital mutilation. In 1981, she played a key role in establishing the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), initiating the first meeting that led to its formation. A year later, PMAN was officially founded, with King Sunny Ade as president and Sonny Okosuns as vice president, while Christy served as the National Treasurer. She later became the first female president of PMAN from 1996 to 1999. Christy Essien Igbokwe passed away on June 30, 2011.

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