Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Musician to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Kidjo was honoured with the 2,854th star on the famous Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, marking another major milestone in her decades-long career and international influence.

The four-time Grammy Award winner has become one of Africa’s most celebrated musicians, known for blending West African musical traditions with global sounds and using her platform to promote African culture and social causes.

The historic ceremony attracted several personalities from the African entertainment industry, including Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold, who was in attendance as Kidjo received the honour.

The recognition places Kidjo among the numerous global entertainment figures whose contributions to music and popular culture have been immortalised on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For the veteran musician, the honour represents a significant moment not only in her career but also in the global recognition of African music and its influence on the international entertainment industry.

Kidjo has spent decades performing on major international stages and collaborating with artistes from different parts of the world, helping to introduce African sounds and stories to wider audiences.

Her latest honour adds to a long list of achievements that have established her as one of Africa’s most influential musical figures.