One of the most prominent voices in Soca music, Claudette “CP” Peters, has spoken of her deep honor after being bestowed with the prestigious Icon Award at the 2024 Caribbean and African Women of Impact (CAWI) Honors. The annual CAWI awards were created to spotlight extraordinary women across the Caribbean and African diaspora who have carved out meaningful legacies through their work in cultural development, community leadership and inclusive progress. Peters, a cultural ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda, was selected for the top honor in recognition of her decades-long contributions to Soca music and her consistent advocacy for her home nation’s cultural identity on the global stage. In an official statement released shortly after the award announcement, Peters expressed overwhelming gratitude to the CAWI organizing committee for the unexpected and meaningful recognition. “This is a moment of immense pride not just for me, but for every person in Antigua and Barbuda who has supported my journey from the very start,” she shared. Peters noted that she regretted being unable to attend the in-person awards ceremony to celebrate alongside the other nominees and honorees, describing her fellow recipients as “beautiful, strong, powerful women” who are driving transformative change across their communities and industries. For Peters, the Icon Award is more than a personal accolade—it is a reflection of the consistent work she has put in over her career to elevate Soca music and center Antigua and Barbuda in the global cultural landscape. “Wherever I go in the world to perform, I carry Antigua and Barbuda in my heart and in my art,” she emphasized. “This recognition honors not just me, but the music, the people and the rich culture that have shaped every part of my journey.” She closed her statement by reaffirming her ongoing commitment to creating music that lifts up her community and preserves her nation’s cultural heritage, saying she accepts the award with equal parts gratitude, humility and national pride.
Soca Diva Claudette “CP” Peters Elated After Receiving Caribbean and African Women of Impact Icon Award
