One Understanding, by Christy Essien

One Understanding

by Christy Essien

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1.	What is Love About 04:17	info	buy track
2.	Take Life Easy 04:15	info	buy track
3.	Respect Your Man 04:36	info	buy track
4.	Mind Your Biz 03:22	info	buy track
5.	You Can't Change A Man 04:01	info	buy track
6.	I'll Be Your Man 04:09	info	buy track
7.	Understanding 03:34	info	buy track
8.	Goodbye 04:11	info	buy track

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Nigeria's "First Lady of Song" , Christiana Uduak Essien-Igbokwe was born in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria in 1960. Tragically she lost her mother early at the age of 12. In the mid-70s she started singing professionally at a relatively early age in the music clubs of Aba. Extensive TV work soon followed and in 1977 she launched her professional music career with the album "Freedom". Her fourth album "One Understanding" was signed by Afrodisia and released in 1979.

"One Understanding" was produced by Pal Akalonu. It is an infectious mix of Afroboogie ("What Love Is About", "Mind Your Biz"), Swinging afro groove ("You Can't Change A Man") Smooth Afro Soul ("Take Life Easy"), Reggae tinged grooves ("I'll Be Your Man", "Respect Your Man") and - of course - one smooth ballad, "Understanding". Christy's lyrics show a depth of understanding and wisdom way beyond her 19 years (at the time).

Having conquered the music and TV worlds Christy moved on to feature in some of the early Hollywood films such as "Flesh and Blood" and "Scars of Womanhood", both of which addressed issues of child abuse and female circumcision. With a desire to make life better for Nigerian artists. She is also credited as having initiated the first meeting that brought about the formation of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria in 1981.

Christy died after a brief illness in 2011. Close to the time of her death, she was involved in numerous successful businesses, organization and running the non-governmental organisation Essential Child Care Foundation involved in child welfare. Christy's achievements and awards are numerous. Too numerous to mention. Perhaps her greatest achievement however is her contribution to building a peaceful and tolerant Nigeria - which, alongside moral uprightness, remain constant themes of her songs.

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released May 25, 2018

All Songs Written By Christy Essien

Musicians: Geraldo Pino's Show Train
Organ: Kingsley
Guitar: Eddie Polo
Bass Guitar: Ernest Mensah
Drums: Soja

Willie Roy: Piano, Mog Syntherser And Violin Effects.
Tunde Williams: Trumpet
Eji Oyewole: Tenor Sax & Flute
Bukana & Pal: Percussion

Remixed by Lak Adeniran.
Arranged by Christy And Pal.
Produced by Pal Akalonu.
Rec Engineers: John Malife & Lak Adeniran.

Remastered by Eugene @ Cromon Tor.
Audio Restoration @ Tiger Bright Studios (www.tigerbright.net).

C 2018 Afrodisia Records
P 2018 Afrodisia Records

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