Hollywood, CA — In a groundbreaking moment for African music and global artistry, five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo has become the first African artist in history scheduled to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese music legend shared the news with her fans, posting: “Thanks to all my fans throughout the years who brought me here.”

Celebrated for her extraordinary voice, dynamic stage presence, and genre-defying musical innovation, Kidjo has consistently pushed boundaries throughout her decades-long career. With 16 albums, countless awards, and international acclaim, she is known not only as “Africa’s premier diva” (Time Magazine) but also as a powerful voice for unity, female empowerment, and global justice.

Kidjo’s music blends traditional West African roots with global sounds, from R&B and funk to jazz and Latin rhythms. Her landmark albums like Mother Nature, Celia, and Remain in Light have amplified both ancestral heritage and the creative potential of African youth. Her collaborations span global icons, and her work has been performed with major symphonies around the world.

Beyond music, Kidjo’s humanitarian work as a UNICEF and OXFAM Goodwill Ambassador, founder of the Batonga Foundation for girls’ education in Africa, and advocate for women’s economic empowerment has made her a global force for good.

“This is a unique opportunity to shape an ecosystem that reflects the talent, ambition, and potential of our region,” she once said, and indeed, she continues to lead by luminous example.

With her name now etched into Hollywood’s history, Angelique Kidjo not only makes history—she makes space for future generations of African artists to dream bigger.

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