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Angelique Kidjo Becomes First African to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Angelique Kidjo, a Beninese-French singer and five-time Grammy winner, was announced on July 2, 2025, as part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame's Class of 2026 in Los Angeles.
- Kidjo was chosen in recognition of her more than 40 years of merging traditional West African sounds with international music genres, alongside her dedication to activism, including her charity work and promotion of pan-African solidarity.
- The announcement came during a July 2 press conference revealing 35 new honorees, including Kidjo described as Africa's "premier diva" and the first Black African musician to receive this honor.
- Kidjo said, "Thanks to all my fans who brought me here," and expressed her emotion in one word: "Gratitude," while the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce noted that inductees have two years to schedule ceremonies.
- Kidjo's star on Hollywood Boulevard highlights her lasting impact on music and culture and marks a historic recognition for African artists on the Walk of Fame.
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