Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African performer selected for the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The five time Grammy winning singer from Benin was named among the 2026 honorees alongside stars like Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, and Shaquille O’Neal. Kidjo received the honour after making music for more than four decades and releasing 16 albums.

She joins Charlize Theron as one of the few Africans on the Walk of Fame.This outstanding achievement has not only brought honor to her, but has also made Africa proud, marking Africa as one which harbors talent.

Beyond music, Kidjo is a dedicated humanitarian, serving as a UNICEF and Oxfam ambassador, and leading the Batonga Foundation, which champions education for girls across Africa..

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