An encounter with Mrs Christie Essien-Igbokwe is like an eternity. Her story equally reads like a novel. When she begins, you have no choice than to listen.
And that’s exactly what happened last Tuesday, when the Lady of Songs invited Show Time Celebrity to her office in Ikeja, to announce activities marking her 50th birthday anniversary. Her birthday comes up on Thursday, November 11, 2010.
The music icon seized the opportunity offered by the informal session to relive memories of her unforgettable past, her rise to fame and how she almost missed her husband.
Hear her story at 50 years…
How do you intend to mark your 50th birthday anniversary?
I intend to spend the day with the less-privileged children as usual. When I marked my 40th birthday I had a lot of funs with my friends and family members. I don’t think I want to do that again this year.
The celebration starts on Wednesday, November 10, a day preceding my real birthday anniversary. On that day, I will visit some orphanages in Lagos. During the visit I will make some humble donations to the Homes and share some time with the children. I’m not actually the person organising the event. It’s being organised by a corporate organisation that wants to honour me at 50.
Looking back, is there anything you think you should have done differently?
I don’t think there is anything I should have done differently because each time I look back , I’d have every reason to be thankful to my creator. Though it was difficult for me at that time to discover myself, given my background, and what I went through in life. Yet I was able to comport myself till date. Actually looking back, I cannot but show gratitude to my God for His mercies.
Source:http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/11/growing-up-was-tough-says-christy-essien/
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