@nationbrandmedia: 🇧🇯 Angélique Kidjo has made history in Hollywood ! On August 18, the Beninese music icon was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first African musician to receive one. The milestone adds another chapter to an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Kidjo has taken her music across the world, while earning recognition that includes a place on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2021 and the Polar Music Prize in 2023. Her influence also continues to evolve. With her recently released album HOPE!!, Kidjo collaborates with artists including Ayra Starr, Davido and Pharrell Williams, building bridges between generations, sounds and cultures. For Benin, this moment goes far beyond an individual achievement. Every global stage reached by one of its cultural figures strengthens the country’s visibility and contributes to the way it is seen and understood internationally. Angélique Kidjo’s star in Hollywood is a powerful reminder of how culture, talent and artistic excellence can become instruments of national influence and soft power. From Benin to the world. 🇧🇯🌍 📸 : @angeliquekidjo @hwdwalkoffame #NationBranding #Benin #AngeliqueKidjo #HollywoodWalkOfFame

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