The remains of the late popular singer, Christy Essien Igbokwe who passed away on June 30, 2011 will be committed to mother earth Friday September 9, 2011. Bebeakinboade.blogspot.com gathered that the late Nigeria’s lady of songs will be laid-in- state at the family residence.
We can also tell you authoritatively that the former Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, president will be going home in style. A week-long burial programme has been announced. Events lined up to celebrate the life of the singer and actress will hold from September 3 to 11 in Lagos.
Bebeakinboade.blogspot.com presents to you the full details of her burial:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2011(AKWA IBOM DAY)
Football Match Of The Stars:
- The Stars of Music vs The Stars of Nollywood
- Team SWAN vs Top Entertainment Writers
@ Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere
Time: 2pm
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Christy Essien- Igbokwe Memorial Symposium
Theme: The Artiste in the Socio-Political Development of a National
Venue: National Theartre, Lagos.
Time: 10am
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
Red Carpet Tribute Nite for Christy Essien Igbokwe
Featuring: " The Five Divas" In the "Best of The Lady of Songs"
Venue: Niteshift Coliseum, Lagos
Time: 6.30pm - 10.30pm
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Musical Stampede For Christy Essien Igbokwe & Candle Light Processions.
Simultaneous events in Lagos, Uyo, Awka, Abuja etc
Time: 7.30pm - Midnight
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Public Lying In State
National Theartre, VIP Foyer Entrance 'A'
Time: 10am
SERVICE OF SONGS
Airways Ground, Oba Akinjobi Street, Ikeja, Lagos
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00 pm
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
Private Lying In State @ Family Residence
Time: 8.00am - 9.00am
FUNERAL SERVICE
Arch Bishop Vinning Memorial Church, Ikeja, Lagos.
Time: 10.00am
