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Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Musician With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘Without Us, There’s No Music Possible’
On Tuesday (Aug. 18), the five-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress and activist became both the first African musician and the first Black African to be immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame .
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On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Angelique Kidjo received the first Hollywood Walk of Fame star awarded to an African musician and to a Black African. The ceremony, hosted by Variety’s Angelique Jackson, was held on a breezy California afternoon. Kidjo, 64, was honored for her four‑decade career as a singer‑songwriter, actress and activist. The event drew A‑list attendees, including actor Willem Dafoe, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., Benin‑born actor Djimon Hounsou, and Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold. The star adds Kidjo’s name to the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s historic list of honorees.
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