African music icon Angélique Kidjo to receive hollywood walk of fame star

Global music icon Angélique Kidjo has been announced as one of the recipients of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2026, making her the first African artist to receive this distinction.

The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, placing the five-time Grammy Award winner alongside international entertainers such as Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, and Shaquille O’Neal.

With a career spanning over four decades, Kidjo is known for her eclectic style, blending Afrobeat, traditional West African music, funk, jazz, and Latin influences.

The multi-Grammy Award winner has released several acclaimed albums, including Logozo, Black Ivory Soul, Eve, Celia, and Mother Nature.

She has collaborated with emerging African talents, including Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi, and Davido.

Beyond her music, Kidjo is a committed humanitarian, serving as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founder of the Batonga Foundation, which advocates for the education and empowerment of adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa.