{"id":2083324,"date":"2026-08-08T02:05:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2083324"},"modified":"2026-08-08T02:05:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:05:19","slug":"angelique-kidjo-to-become-first-african-musician-to-receive-a-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2083324","title":{"rendered":"Ang\u00e9lique Kidjo to Become First African Musician to Receive a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tMusical icon Ang\u00e9lique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician, and the first Black African performer, to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.<\/p>\n

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\n\tKidjo joins Charlize Theron, a white South African actress, in representing Africa on the Walk of Fame. The Oscar-winning actress received her star in 2005. Kidjo will receive the 2,854th star.<\/p>\n

\n\tKidjo\u2019s star ceremony is set for Aug. 18 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard. Joining Kidjo for the ceremony will be Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe and Grammy- and Primetime Emmy-nominated songwriter\/producer Harvey Mason jr., better known these days as CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares. The ceremony will be emceed by Variety <\/em>correspondent Angelique Jackson and will be streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com<\/p>\n

\n\tKidjo, 64, was born in the West African country of Benin, but left for Paris in 1983. She has amassed five Grammy Awards. She won best contemporary world music album in 2008 and won best global music album four times between 2015 and 2022. She also received a Polar Music Prize in 2023.<\/p>\n

\n\tKidjo has released 19 albums since 1981. She has acquired fans across the world with her ability to fuse West African styles with funk, jazz and R&B. Her long list of collaborators includes such diverse artists as Burna Boy, Philip Glass, Sting, Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel, John Legend, Bono and Yo-Yo Ma.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame for the city of Los Angeles. Millions have visited the cultural landmark since 1960.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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