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Angélique Kidjo receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Overview

Beninese singer and five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo has officially received the 2,854th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Recording category. The ceremony, held on August 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, marks her as the first African musician and the first Black African performer to be recognized on the Hollywood boulevard.

Kidjo, 66, was joined at the event by notable figures including actor Willem Dafoe, actor Djimon Hounsou, and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. During her acceptance speech, Kidjo highlighted the global impact of her continent’s sounds, stating, “Without us, there’s no music possible on this planet.” She further emphasized the collective nature of the achievement, remarking, “It’s not just my star, it’s our star.” She described the honor as a symbol of a world that functions as “one human family” regardless of origin or language, dedicating the distinction to Africa and the younger generation.

In recognition of her achievements, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce also proclaimed August 18 as Angélique Kidjo Day. The honor celebrates Kidjo’s four-decade career blending West African traditions with jazz, funk, and R&B, as well as her humanitarian efforts. Beyond her 18 albums, the ceremony highlighted her work as an ambassador for UNICEF and Oxfam, and her advocacy for the empowerment and education of girls through the Batonga Foundation. The Beninese government has hailed the distinction as a “point of national pride.”

Entities

Hollywood Walk of Fame · Angélique Kidjo · Willem Dafoe · Recording Academy · Batonga Foundation

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Angélique Kidjo receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

    Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her four-decade career and African musical influence.

  2. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Angélique Kidjo receives first African star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her four-decade career and global musical influence.

  3. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 24 sources
    Angélique Kidjo receives first Black African star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Beninese musician Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honoring her four-decade career and global cultural impact.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Angélique Kidjo to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

    Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo will make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony on August 18, 2026.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Angélique Kidjo to be honored as first African musician on Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Benin‑born Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo will become the first African musician to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Aug 18, 2026, with Willem Dafoe speaking at the ceremony.

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