Angelique Kidjo becomes first Black African to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

France 24 reports that five‑time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo became the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, during a ceremony in Los Angeles attended by film stars and leading figures from the music industry. The honor marks a milestone for African music.

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