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Angélique Kidjo makes history as first black African honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

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Angélique Kidjo makes history as first black African honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Black African artiste to receive the prestigious recognition.

Ghanaian readers and music fans have another reason to celebrate African excellence as Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The five-time Grammy winner received the recognition in the Recording category as part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s Class of 2026.

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