Angélique Kidjo to Become First African Musician to Receive a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Kidjo's star ceremony is set for Aug. 18 at 11:30 a.m. PT.

Angelique Kidjo at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3rd, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Musical icon Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician, and the first Black African performer, to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Kidjo joins Charlize Theron, a white South African actress, in representing Africa on the Walk of Fame. The Oscar-winning actress received her star in 2005. Kidjo will receive the 2,854th star.