Angelique Kidjo Immortalised on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- On Tuesday, five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, becoming the first African musician and first Black African honored on the famed boulevard.
- Born in Benin, Kidjo built an international career spanning more than 40 years, earning Time magazine's designation as 'Africa's premier diva' and placement among the world's 100 most influential people.
- Recording Academy member Harvey Mason hailed Kidjo as a 'rare artist,' while Oscar-nominated American actor Willem Dafoe praised her dedication to the Batonga Foundation, which empowers young women in Africa.
- 'We Africans don't know what we've given to the world,' Kidjo said while accepting the honor, emphasizing music's global necessity before erupting into song for those in attendance.
- Reflecting on her achievement, Kidjo stated, 'I may be the first African female singer to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but I am convinced that I will not be the last.
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The French-Beninian artist has forged an international career that spans more than 40 years and 18 albums.
African Musician Angelique Kidjo Receives Unprecedented Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Five-time Grammy-winning musician Angélique Kidjo Tuesday became the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Actor Willem Dafoe and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. joined Kidjo in speaking at the ceremony at 7011 Hollywood Blvd., across from the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Dafoe described Kidjo as a performer whose music can transform the atmosphere of a venue. “I’ve seen the power of her music to get an audi…
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Musician on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Benin · CULTURE Key Facts —The ceremony: Angélique Kidjo receives her star on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard. —The historic first: Kidjo is the first African musician and first Black African performer to be honoured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. —The star number: She receives the […] The post Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Musician on Hollywood Walk of Fame appeared first on The Rio Times.
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