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'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history

BBC Entertainment and Arts · 20 August 2026 at 16:23

'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history

The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.

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'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history

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