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Angelique Kidjo becomes the first African artist honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
French singer Angelique Kidjo, who was born in Benin, received the 2,854th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at a ceremony held in Los Angeles on August 19. The five-time Grammy-winning artist continues her work for the rights of women and girls while highlighting Africa’s contribution to global culture.
Angelique Kidjo became the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at a ceremony in Los Angeles.
At the ceremony on August 19, the French singer, who was born in Benin, received the 2,854th star on the famous boulevard. In her speech, Kidjo highlighted Africa’s contribution to global culture, saying, "Without Africa, there would be no music."
Benin President Romuald Wadagni said he was very proud of the artist’s achievement and described Kidjo as a symbol of her country.
A career stretching from Benin to Paris
Born in the city of Ouidah, Benin, in 1960, Kidjo moved to Paris in the 1980s. She gained worldwide recognition by blending traditional Beninese melodies with afrobeat, jazz, reggae, funk and Latin American music.
Kidjo, who has won five Grammy Awards, has also worked with Alicia Keys, Bono, Peter Gabriel and Carlos Santana.
Work for women and girls
Kidjo works to protect the rights of women and girls. The artist has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2002.
The Batonga Foundation, which she founded in 2006, supports the education and economic empowerment of girls and women in Africa.
Kidjo’s awards
In 2023, the artist received Sweden’s prestigious Polar Music Prize. Kidjo was also included on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021.
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