Angelique Kidjo to become first African musician to get Hollywood star

Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, becoming the first African musician and first Black African to be recognized on the famed boulevard. The post Angelique Kidjo to become first African musician to get...

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August 18, 2026 · 10:21 · 5 min read

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