Christiana Igbokwe

Christiana Chizaramekpeleamaka Igbokwe is an 11-Year-old Nigerian American Music activist and Vocalist that hails from Houston Texas. She is born to Mr. Chinwuba Kaka Igbokwe and Barr. Mrs. Chioma Igbokwe, she is the Granddaughter of the Musical Icon and Legend Christy Essien Igbokwe the Lady of Songs. Following in the huge footsteps of her Grandma, the music icon Christy Uduak Esisien also know as Akpena who entertained Nigerians in the 80 and put Nigeria on the global music map. Young Christian with 3 Eps and couple of singles so far and 2 debut album on the way, Christiana is determined to be the Greatest of all time.  

 Christiana started he singing at the age of 4. At the age of 7 she recorded her first cover of “You’re Welcome” from Diseny’s Moana in remembrance of her late Grandma. Christiana not only shares the same name as the legend but also another strong trait which is her love for music. Subsequently she has done other covers in 2020 including “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen, and in 2021 Asa’s “JAILER”. She has also done a remake of her grandmas hit song Seun Rere, which was released on the 30th of June 2022 featuring the music legend Christy Essien Igbokwe. Seun Rere is the Official Theme Song to the Disney+ Movie Rise on Basketball MVP Player Giannis Antetokounmpo also featured on Disney’s first feature film “Naija Odysey” both released in 2022. Christiana was recently awarded The Diana Award. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana ‘Award’ is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. 

Christiana Igbokwe is a music activist, humanitarian, an advocate for quality education and anti-bullying, gender equality, good parenting and the girl child. Through her music, she raises awareness about societal issues, inspire participation, and foster a sense of community in Nigeria. Christiana donates her savings to 'Santa In A Box', her Christmas outreach programme that brings joy to orphans in Nigeria by providing financial support, material resources, and fun activities. She has donated funds for school fees and volunteered her time to support orphanages, organized music concerts and dance challenges to raise funds for girls' education, and campaigned for reforms and change through her songs such as  She’s A woman, Lets Change The System, We are The Future, Seun rere(Remix), Dreams and her just released anti-bullying song “KINDNESS”– all at just 11 years old. This November, Christiana is set to launch her debut Albums called HAPPY DAYS a children’s Album and “REBIRTH” a fusion of Afro-funk and Afro pop which is Christiana’s genre.