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  "title": "Angelique Kidjo To Become First African Musician To Get Hollywood Star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/angelique-kidjo-to-become-first-african-musician-to-get-hollywood-star",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-08-19T01:16:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
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    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/angelique-kidjo-to-become-first-african-musician-to-get-hollywood-star/"
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  "account": "Grammy-winning artist Angelique Kidjo is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, making her the first African musician and first Black African to be honored on the iconic boulevard. Kidjo, a five-time Grammy winner, has built an illustrious international career spanning more than four decades and has been dubbed \"Africa's premier diva\" by Time magazine. Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez announced the honor in a statement, praising Kidjo's global influence and impact on audiences across generations and continents. Kidjo, 66, will be joined by Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe and record producer Harvey Mason Jr at the ceremony. In a recent interview, Kidjo expressed her excitement about becoming the first African female singer to receive a star on the Walk of Fame, stating that she is confident many more will follow in her footsteps.",
  "summary": "Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, becoming the first African musician and first Black African to be recognised on the famed boulevard. Born in Benin, the artist has built an international career spanning more than 40 years and was once […] The post Angelique Kidjo To Become First African Musician To Get Hollywood…",
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