Essien plays for Ghana, not Ivory Coast. But Ivory Coast do have the likes of Drogba (as you mentioned), Kalou, Toure, and some other quality players. Ivory Coast have to hate their luck though. 2006 they drew the group of Argentina, Holland, and Serbia and this summer they have the privilege of getting Brazil and Portugal. That's unlucky. Hope to see Drogba maintain his current form through the summer though as he is playing exceptionally.
