Angélique Kidjo to Make History with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Angélique Kidjo is set to make history in 2026 as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The iconic Beninese singer will be honored alongside major global names like Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Demi Moore, and Josh Groban as part of the Walk of Fame’s 2026 class.
This recognition is more than a personal milestone—it’s a groundbreaking moment for African music and culture on the world stage. Kidjo’s star will symbolize decades of trailblazing artistry and her role in bringing African sounds to international audiences.
With five Grammy Awards under her belt, Kidjo has built a remarkable career by blending Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and traditional West African music. She’s collaborated with legends across genres and has never shied away from using her platform to promote African identity, women's empowerment, and social justice.
Known for her electrifying performances and bold voice, Angélique Kidjo continues to push boundaries and inspire generations. Her upcoming star cements her legacy not just as a music legend, but as a global cultural force.
Categories
Read More
When Meta couldn’t buy Safe Superintelligence (SSI), it went for the next best thing: hiring its brains. Earlier this year, Meta reportedly tried to acquire SSI — the secretive, high-valued AI startup co-founded by ex-OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever. Despite a serious bid, Sutskever turned them down. Rather than walk away, Meta switched tactics: instead of buying the company,...
If you're flat-out broke right now—no money in the bank, unsure what’s next—you're not alone. But here’s the truth: being broke isn’t who you are, it’s just where you are. And the good news? You’re not stuck there. Here’s how you can start changing your financial reality from the inside out. No fluff—just practical, mindset-driven steps to...
Autoimmune disorders are often misunderstood, particularly in women, where the impact can be both physically and emotionally overwhelming. Among the more obscure conditions that affect women are rare autoimmune diseases, which are often misdiagnosed or ignored by the healthcare system due to their rarity. These disorders, while rare, are crucial to discuss, as they present unique challenges for...
Nine years ago, Shola Akinlade, CEO of Paystack, set out to make online payments seamless. That vision paid off when Stripe acquired Paystack for $200 million. Now, the company is entering a new phase with Zap, a consumer-focused payment app designed to simplify money transfers across Nigeria. This move marks a significant shift for Paystack, a fintech primarily known for serving businesses....
About two years ago, a woman reached out to me. She said she had applied for a volunteer role with an organisation in the UK, and they had accepted her. A few weeks later, she got another email from them, saying a Nigerian representative would now handle all applications coming from Nigeria. She forwarded the email to me. I read through it carefully, then did some digging—checked their...
