Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of her global influence, Grammy-winning career, and lasting impact on African music.*
Kidjo received the star in the Recording category, making her the first African musician and the first Black African to receive the prestigious honour on the Walk of Fame.
The recognition celebrates a career that spans five Grammy Awards, 18 albums, and decades of promoting African sounds, stories, and culture to audiences worldwide.
Announcing the honour, Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, praised Kidjo’s contribution to music and culture.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Angélique Kidjo to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Martinez said.
“Angélique Kidjo’s extraordinary artistry and global influence have inspired audiences across generations and continents. We are proud to honour her as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising her remarkable contributions to music and culture around the world.”
