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Angélique Kidjo becomes the first Black African honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
France 24 [en]
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Benin, Kidjo has built an international career spanning more than 40 years and 18 albums. Her star is the 2,853th on the famous Los Angeles sidewalk.
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