Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Five-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Grammy-winning African musician Angélique Kidjo has broken barriers by becoming the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Benin, Kidjo has spent decades bringing African sounds to worldwide audiences through a fusion of Beninese influences, funk, jazz, and pop. At a ceremony in Los Angeles, Kidjo was honored alongside fellow Africans Willem Dafoe, Djimon Hounsou, and Adekunle Gold, along with several prominent artists.
Kidjo expressed her gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the universality of her music across cultures and backgrounds. The ceremony featured live performances, highlighting the impact of her 18 albums and multiple Grammy wins. Kidjo, a Unicef and Oxfam goodwill ambassador and co-founder of the Batonga Foundation, is celebrated for her activism and dedication to empowering young girls and women in Benin. Her latest album, HOPE!!, features notable collaborators such as Pharrell Williams and Ayra Starr.
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