History in the stars

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Angélique Kidjo has officially made history. On August 18, the five-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actress and activist became both the first African musician and the first Black African to be immortalised with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

According to Billboard, the ceremony drew a list of A-list creatives — including four-time Academy Award-nominated actor Willem Dafoe and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. — who gathered to celebrate Kidjo, 64, and her impressive four-decade career. Additional attendees included Academy Award-nominated, Benin-born actor Djimon Hounsou and Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold.