Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician and Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Kidjo unveiled her star on August 18, 2026, receiving the 2,854th star in the Recording category on Hollywood Boulevard.
The five-time Grammy winner was honoured for a career spanning more than four decades, blending West African sounds with jazz, funk, soul and other global influences.
Her achievements also extend beyond music through her humanitarian work with UNICEF and the Batonga Foundation.
Hollywood also declared August 18 “Angélique Kidjo Day,” marking a major milestone for both the singer and African music.
