Angelique Kidjo to become first African musician to get Hollywood star

Grammy-winning musician Angelique Kidjo is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking her as the first African artist and first Black African to be honored in this prestigious location. Born in Benin, Kidjo has enjoyed a successful 40-year career and was previously called Africa's premier diva by Time magazine.

Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez expressed her pride in honoring Kidjo, noting her global influence and inspirational impact on audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Kidjo, accompanied by Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe and record producer Harvey Mason Jr, will attend the ceremony on Tuesday morning. Despite being the first African female singer to receive a star, Kidjo remains optimistic that others will follow, expressing joy at the prospect of future African artists receiving recognition on the famed boulevard.