On this day, October 14, 2022, the 2022 Scream African Women Awards awarded Charles Onyeabor as Africa’s Diaspora Artiste of the Year, capping an evening full of soul-stirring music and cultural beauty.
Charles Onyeabor, who continues his father’s creative tradition, was awarded this esteemed accolade in appreciation of his outstanding contributions to the music industry.

Charles Onyeabor, who is surrounded by a society that values and celebrates the diversity of African talent, took to social media to post his sincere thanks after winning the prize. He said, “I’m thrilled to have received this recognition from the Scream Awards organizers.”
“This award is the pinnacle of a lifelong journey motivated by my father’s legacy and symbolizes the beauty of unity through music.”

The Scream African Women’s Awards honor people like Charles Onyeabor, who deftly incorporate cultural tales into their artwork, as a testament to the talent and inventiveness found throughout the African diaspora.