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Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
BBC Entertainment Wednesday 19 August 2026, 14:36 UTC 1 min read
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Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.

Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.
Angélique Kidjo (PERSON) Africa (LOCATION) Africans (ORG) Benin (LOCATION)
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