Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.

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BBC Published 19 August 2026

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

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Beninese musician Angélique Kidjo is first Black African to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Angélique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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