Angelique Kidjo becomes first African artist to receive a Star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The announcement was made on July 2, 2025, and the multi-Grammy winner was named alongside 35 people who will be awarded a star on the famous walkway on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.

Other stars named in the list include Grammy-winning stars Miley Cyrus, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, The Clark Sisters, and Lyle Lovett.

This will see Kidjo become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in what is a testament to her status as one of the continent's most iconic musicians.