Angélique Kidjo First Black African, who received the Hollywood Star of Fame

Musical icon Angelik Kidzh became the first black African performer to be chosen for a star on prestigious Hollywood Glory.

Kidjo, who comes from the West African country of Benin and won five Grammy awards, was one of 35 names announced within the 2026 class list.

The 64-year-old guy was recognized as the “Prime Minister” of Africa during a press conference announced on Wednesday.

Singer Miley Cyrus, actor Timato Chalamet, actress Dami Moore and former basketball player Shakil O’Nel also among those who will be honored with a star on the famous walk in the Los -Angeles.

Kidjo gets honored after creating music for more than four decades and releases 16 albums.

Pesnyar has won fans around the world with its team voice and the ability to protect West Africa’s styles similar to the functions, jazz and R&B.

Her long list of employees includes forces such as Burna Boy, Philip Glass, Sting and ALICIA KEYS.

Kidjo joins Charlize the Teron, the White South African actress who represents Africa to glory. Theron received his star in 2005.

The date at which Kidjo will see her star open to glory is not yet announced.

Once the recipients were selected for the star, they have two years to schedule induction ceremonies.

Kidjo grew up in Benin, but left for Paris in 1983, citing oppression from the then communist government of the country.

“From the moment when the communist regime arrived in Benin, I learned that the freedom we like can be pulling out in a second,” ” She said BBC in 2023.

She said that she was curious since childhood, adding, “My nickname was” when, why? “. I want to understand things to understand my place in this world.”

Kidjo worked as a singer in France before coming as a solo performer in 1990 with an album Parakou.

She is the Ambassador of Goodwill UNICEF and Oxfa, and has his own charity of the batong, which is dedicated to supporting young girls in Africa.