Kidjo First African Musician to Get Hollywood Star
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Angelique Kidjo will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first African musical artist to receive recognition. The artist born in Benin has an international career of over 40 years and has already been described by Time magazine as "the main diva of Africa." "The extraordinary art and global influence of Angelique Kidjo inspired audiences from different generations and continents," said Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Ma…
Angelique Kidjo to become first African musician to get Hollywood star
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making history as the first African musician and first Black African to be honoured on this iconic boulevard.
The Franco-Beninese artist, whose international career spans more than 40 years, will be joined at the unveiling by American actor Willem Dafoe and producer Harvey Mason Jr., head of the Grammy Awards, according to organizers. Angélique Kidjo, a five-time Grammy winner, "helped pave the way for African artists on the international stage," the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which selects the inductees for the Walk of Fame, stated in a press relea…
Angelique Kidjo Makes Hollywood History
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first African musician and the first Black African to receive the recognition on the famous Hollywood Boulevard. The Benin-born singer has built a global career spanning more than four decades, earning international acclaim for her powerful vocals, cultural influence and contributions to world music. Time magazine previously describe…
Angelique Kidjo will be the very first African singer to get her star on the "Walk of Fame" at a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday in Los Angeles. This star was announced in the summer of 2025 and had "joyed" the singer....
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