Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
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Singer and actress known across Nigeria as the Lady of Songs, and a leading organiser of the country's musicians.
Born in November 1960, Christy Essien-Igbokwe was a musician and actress dubbed Nigeria's Lady of Songs.
She died in June 2011.
She died in June 2011.
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