Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is making history as the first African musician and first Black African artist to be honored with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Born in Benin, the 66-year-old artist has built an international music career spanning over four decades and was previously described by Time magazine as Africa’s premier diva.
Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez commended the singer in an official release, highlighting Kidjo’s extraordinary artistic legacy and international reach across generations and continents.Martinez added that the organization is proud to celebrate her groundbreaking contributions to global music and culture.
The landmark ceremony features Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe alongside record producer Harvey Mason Jr. accompanying Kidjo.
Reflecting on the milestone following the initial announcement of the award, Kidjo expressed deep pride in her achievement while sharing her conviction that she will be the first of many African female artists to be commemorated on the boulevard.
