Exclusive Photos From Late Christy Essien Igbokwe's Burial in Awka

Late Christy Essien Igbokwe's remains being lowered into the grave

Late Christy Essien's husband, Chief Edwin Igbokwe performing the dust-to-dust rites at the burial

Nigeria’s Lady of Songs and former President of PMAN, Chief (Dr) Christiana Uduak Essien- Igbokwe MFR was this Saturday, September 10, 2011 laid to rest in Awka, the capital of Anambra State amidst pomp and pageantry. The city of Awka was locked down as the funeral motorcade stretched for kilometers. Her final resting place is a special ground by the new Anambra Government  House.

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Akwa-Ibom state Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio cheering up late Christy Essien's husband, Chief Edwin Igbokwe and children

Anambra state Governor, Dr Peter Obi condolingChristy Essien Igbokwe's family at the burial service

ate Christy Essien Igbokwe's son Kaka, Sen. Andy Uba and her Chief Edwin Igbokwe at the burial

Late Christy Essien Igbokwe's Children with their father during the burial ceremony.

Akwa-Ibom state Governor, Dr Godswill Akpabio, Anambra state Governor, Dr Peter Obi and his wife during Christy Essien Igbokwe's burial service in Awka, Anambra state

Chief Ben Obi, Anambra state Deputy Governor, Mr Emeka Sibeudu, Akwa Ibom state Governor, Godswill Akpabio ans Anambra state Governor, Dr Peter Obi at the burial service