Angélique Kidjo
French-Beninese music icon, Angélique Kidjo, has added another remarkable achievement to her illustrious career after becoming the first African singer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The five-time Grammy Award-winning artiste was honoured for her outstanding contribution to music and her influence on the global entertainment industry.
A video circulating on social media shows an emotional Kidjo celebrating the historic moment after receiving the prestigious honour.
In the footage shared on X the singer, dressed in an all-red outfit with a matching blue scarf, was seen lying behind her newly unveiled star.
The historic recognition has generated excitement among music lovers and social media users, many of whom have congratulated Kidjo for reaching another major milestone and representing Africa on one of the world’s biggest entertainment stages.
Her achievement further highlights the growing global recognition of African music and the impact of African artistes on the international music industry.