In her typical fashion, Angelique Kidjo has achieved another first record for African artists as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The four-time Grammy Award winner was honoured for her remarkable contribution to music and her decades-long career spanning African music, global sounds and cultural advocacy.
During her acceptance speech, Kidjo reflected on Africa’s immense influence on global music and the continent’s often-underappreciated contribution to the art form.
Originally published by NotJustOk.