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CultureAngélique Kidjo becomes first African musician honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At the Los Angeles ceremony, the Benin-born artist said African music is essential to music worldwide and that music can unite people from different backgrounds.

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BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 14:36Original

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame starCulture