Christiana Igbokwe

Christiana Igbokwe (13), from the United States and living in Nigeria, grew up surrounded by music, culture and social awareness. She uses her music to speak up for kindness, inclusion, children’s rights and safer environments for children.

Through Project Santa in a Box, Christiana uses proceeds from her music royalties to fund school fees for orphaned children. She also organizes annual Christmas concerts and celebrations for orphaned and vulnerable children, creating moments of joy, inclusion and belonging.

Christiana also campaigns against bullying through her music and public engagements. Her campaign song “Kindness” and other music have reached more than 500,000 listeners. At age 10, she became the youngest recipient of the Diana Award and is also a UN Young Influencer in Nigeria. Through music and action, she is showing how one young voice can inspire kindness and create opportunities for others.