Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Singer to Earn Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On Tuesday in Los Angeles, Angélique Kidjo made history by unveiling her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first African female singer to receive this honor. The French-Beninese artist, whose career spans more than four decades, has released 18 albums. This recognition marks a milestone for African representation on the iconic boulevard.
Key facts
- Angélique Kidjo is the first African singer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- The star inauguration took place on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
- She is a French-Beninese artist.
- Her career has lasted over forty years.
- She has released 18 albums.
Entities
Artists
- Angélique Kidjo
- Willem Dafoe
- Djimon Hounsou
- Adekunle Gold
- Burna Boy
- John Legend
- Bono
- Alicia Keys
- Pharrell Williams
- Ayra Starr
- Quavo
- Nile Rodgers
- Diane Warren
- James Brown
- Charlize Theron
- Harvey Mason Jr.
- Chris Blackwell
- Bob Marley
- Davido
- Romuald Wadagni
- Frederic J. Brown
Institutions
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Recording Academy
- Unicef
- Oxfam
- Batonga Foundation
- Time
- Grammy Awards
- Agence France-Presse (AFP)
- World Economic Forum
- RFI
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- United States
- Benin
- France
- Africa
- Paris
- Nigeria
- Davos
- Switzerland
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Europe
- Canada