Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Summary
Angélique Kidjo, a musician from Benin, has become the first black African artist to be selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is recognized for her decades-long career in music, winning five Grammy awards and working with various international artists.Key Facts
- Angélique Kidjo is the first black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- She comes from Benin, a country in West Africa.
- Kidjo has won five Grammy awards.
- She has been making music for over 40 years and released 16 albums.
- The Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2026 includes other famous people like Miley Cyrus and Timothée Chalamet.
- Kidjo left Benin for Paris in 1983 due to government oppression.
- She started as a backing singer in France and became a solo artist in 1990.
- Kidjo also works as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and Oxfam and runs a charity focused on educating young girls in Africa.
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