By Bella Naija.com BellaNaija.com
Ang茅lique Kidjo is making history. The five-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, often called 鈥淎frica鈥檚 premiere diva鈥 by TIME Magazine, is set to become the first African artist ever to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Known for her powerful voice, genre-blending music and electric stage presence, Kidjo will be honoured in the Recordings category alongside global stars like Miley Cyrus, The Clark Sisters, and more. The honour recognises her decades of groundbreaking work in music and her role in sharing African sound and culture with the world.
The announcement came during a live press conference at Ovation Hollywood, where the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed the Walk of Fame Class of 2026鈥攁 list of 35 artists across music, film, television, live theatre and sports entertainment.
鈥淲e are excited to announce the newest selections of 35 esteemed individuals who will be enshrined onto the Walk of Fame,鈥 said Peter Roth, former CEO of Warner Bros. Television and chair of the selection committee. 鈥淭hese talented individuals have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, and we are thrilled to honour them with this well-deserved recognition.鈥
Other stars who will be honoured alongside Kidjo include Timoth茅e Chalamet and Demi Moore (Film), Chef Gordon Ramsay (Television), and Shaquille O鈥橬eal (Sports Entertainment).
猸愶笍Angelique Kidjo is the first African artist in history to be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame!https://t.co/2ByFcbWiiA pic.twitter.com/iFkWtnBv03
鈥 Angelique Kidjo (@angeliquekidjo) July 3, 2025