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  "title": "Angelique Kidjo to become the first African musician to get a Hollywood star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/angelique-kidjo-to-become-the-first-african-musician-to-get-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:52:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
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    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/angelique-kidjo-to-become-the-first-african-musician-to-get-a-hollywood-star/"
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  "account": "Grammy-winning artist Angelique Kidjo is set to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking her as the first African musician and first black African to be recognized on the boulevard. Born in Benin, Kidjo has enjoyed a successful international career spanning over four decades, earning her the title \"Africa's premier diva\" from Time magazine.\n\nHollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez expressed her pride in honoring Kidjo as the first African artist to receive a star on the Walk of Fame, acknowledging her significant impact on music and culture worldwide. At the upcoming ceremony, Kidjo will be accompanied by Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe and record producer Harvey Mason Jr.\n\nKidjo, 66 years old, shared her excitement about becoming the first African female singer to have a star on the Walk of Fame, stating that she believes many more will follow, which fills her heart with joy.",
  "summary": "Angelique Kidjo will be accompanied by actor Willem Dafoe and record producer Harvey Mason Jr.",
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        "title": "Angélique Kidjo Talks ‘Hope,’ Her Mother’s Legacy and Making History With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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