Mapaballo Borotho

Beninese musician Angelique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African artist to be selected to receive a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The continent’s ‘premier diva’ was announced as part of the 2026 class, joining a talented group of artists including Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
Kidjo took to Instagram to thank everyone who played a part in placing her where she is today and supporting her craft. And of course, she was showered with love on her Instagram post by other artists.
The five-time Grammy Award winner has spent over forty years shaping the global music scene with her dynamic voice and genre-bending artistry.
Her fusion of West African rhythms with funk, jazz, and R&B has captivated audiences around the world.
She has collaborated with a wide range of talented artists, including Africa’s own Burna Boy, as well as Alicia Keys and Philip Glass.
Kidjo now joins South African-born Charlize Theron, who was honoured in 2005, as one of only two African performers to receive a star on the celebrated Los Angeles Walk of Fame.
She’s not just an artist — Kidjo is a humanitarian at heart. A goodwill ambassador for both UNICEF and Oxfam, she also runs the Batonga Foundation, which supports the education of young girls across Africa.
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