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Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

BBC News World · 19 August 2026 at 15:36

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.

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Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

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