Christiana Igbokwe, marks Grandma, Christy Essien-Igbokwe’s 13th Remembrance with Song “Kindness”

13 years after the demise of The Lady of Songs Christy Essien Igbokwe, Granddaughter, Music activist Christiana Igbokwe releases a reimagined version of her hit song.

Granddaughter of African music legend Chief Dr (Mrs) Christy Essien Igbokwe, 11-year-old songstress, Christiana Igbokwe dedicates her New single “KINDNESS” a reimagined version of her grandma’s hit song “Show a little bit of kindness” to the memory of her grandma.

According to the young songstress, “Kindness” is dedicated to children all over the world and to kind people who, like her grandma, believe that just one random act of kindness can turn lives around.

Young Christiana who released the song for her anti-bullying campaign on Children’s day has this message for parents. “Parents should Instill empathy and kindness in us, your children, from a young age. Don’t raise bullies”.

Recall that Christiana had asserted herself as a music activist by the release of her EP “Motherland” with songs bothering on societal issues.

11-year-old Christiana Igbokwe who is the youngest Diana Award recipient from Nigeria for her music activism and humanitarian works believes that from the stories she had heard about her grandma, she was indeed the greatest of all time.

“June 30th, 2011, exactly 13 years ago, just a year before young Christiana Igbokwe was born, we lost the African Music Legend, Chief Dr (Mrs) Christy Essien Igbokwe (MFR). Today, we fondly remember her contributions towards the growth of the African music industry and national development,” says a statement released by the family.

“My Grandma, Chief Dr. Mrs. Christiana Essien Igbokwe paved the way for what the Nigerian music industry is enjoying today,” says Christiana

In her 50 years on earth, Christy Essien Igbokwe found her purpose in life by creating positive impact in the world around her. Whether through her acts of kindness, her music, creativity, innovation, or service to others, she contributed to the greater good of humanity, the growth of the African entertainment industry, nation building and provided a sense of purpose and fulfilment.

“My Grandma should be immortalized by the Nigerian Government,” says Young Christiana.

To mark the 13th memorial of her grandma, Christiana has not only dedicated her new single to grandma’s evergreen memory but the young music activist has also launched her new website where fans of the late singer can buy her mesh to keep her legacy alive. She is also set to launch her debut albums this November. The albums “Happy Days” for Children and “Rebirth” in memory of her grandma.