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Angélique Kidjo First African Artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo has become the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 66-year-old, known as 'Africa’s premier diva', was honored for her remarkable contributions to music and culture worldwide. With a career spanning over 40 years and five Grammy Awards, Kidjo's star joins the 2,854 celebrities on the famous California sidewalk.

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    Angélique Kidjo est la première artiste africaine à avoir son étoile s...

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    Angélique Kidjo, première artiste africaine à rejoindre le Hollywood W...

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    Angélique Kidjo, première chanteuse africaine à obtenir son étoile sur...

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    Angelique Kidjo to become first African musician to get Hollywood star...

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