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Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Artist Honoured With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has etched her name into history after becoming the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The landmark recognition celebrates Kidjo’s remarkable career, global influence and enduring contribution to music and culture.
With the honour, the four-time Grammy Award winner joins an illustrious list of internationally acclaimed entertainers whose achievements have been immortalised along Hollywood Boulevard.
Kidjo’s historic milestone also represents a significant moment for African music, highlighting the continent’s growing influence on the global entertainment industry.
Her journey from Benin to becoming one of Africa’s most celebrated musical ambassadors has been marked by groundbreaking collaborations, cultural advocacy and a career that has consistently crossed borders and genres.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame honour further cements her legacy as a pioneering African artist whose music and message have resonated with audiences around 
the world.