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'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjoon making Hollywood Walk of Fame history

The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.

BBC News20 Aug 2026, 03:23 pmUpdated 4d ago1 min readAfricaAfrica

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'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history

The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.

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Source: BBC News. Published 20 Aug 2026, 03:23 pm.

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