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Angelique Kidjo Wins Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

8/20/2026

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Kidjo Hollywood Star

Benin President Romuald Wadagni sent an official delegation to attend Angelique Kidjo’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
Delegation included Culture Minister Yassine Latoundji and Benin ambassador to the United States Agniola Ahouanmenou.
The ceremony streamed live on walkoffame.com, the official Hollywood Walk of Fame platform.
Kidjo received the 2,854th Recording-category star, joining 2026 inductees Miley Cyrus and Josh Groban.

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Kidjo Earns Star

Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo becomes the first African musician and Black African to earn a Hollywood star.
The 2,854th star was unveiled on August 18, 2026 at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proclaimed August 18 as Angélique Kidjo Day during the ceremony.
Kidjo promoted her April 2026 album HOPE!!, featuring Pharrell Williams, Quavo and Davido.

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Kidjo Hollywood Star

Benin President Romuald Wadagni sent an official delegation to attend Angelique Kidjo’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
Delegation included Culture Minister Yassine Latoundji and Benin ambassador to the United States Agniola Ahouanmenou.
The ceremony streamed live on walkoffame.com, the official Hollywood Walk of Fame platform.
Kidjo received the 2,854th Recording-category star, joining 2026 inductees Miley Cyrus and Josh Groban.

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