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. “We Africans just don’t know what we’ve given to the world, and what we continue giving to the world for the music to exist. Without us, there’s no music possible on [...] The post Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame…
Grammy-winning artist Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese singer, 66, expressed gratitude for her recognition, stating that her vision of the world as a "small village" is now a reality. Kidjo, who has been performing for over four decades, blends African sounds with funk, jazz, and pop.
She thanked her family, friends, and fellow celebrities, including Willem Dafoe, Djimon Hounsou, and Adekunle Gold, for their support. Born in Benin, Kidjo moved to Paris in 1983 due to political unrest. At the ceremony in Los Angeles, Kidjo was praised for her hard work, activism, and ability to unite audiences despite their diverse backgrounds.
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