Birthdays
Grammy Queen Angélique Kidjo Is A Year Older!
Today, the world celebrates a living legend. Angélique Kidjo the Grammy-winning singer, activist, and cultural powerhouse is ayear older today.
Born in Cotonou, Benin, Kidjo has spent the past four decades redefining global music with her unmistakable voice, bold artistry, and fearless spirit. From traditional West African rhythms to funk, jazz, Afrobeat and classical collaborations, her sound continues to transcend borders and genres.
With five Grammy Awards to her name and a recently announced Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the works making her the first African artist to receive that honour Kidjo’s influence is as undeniable as it is unstoppable.
Known not just for her music but for her advocacy, she has consistently used her platform to amplify African stories and empower women and girls through initiatives like the Batonga Foundation. Whether she’s performing at the United Nations or headlining festivals across continents, Angélique brings the same energy, authenticity, and message: African excellence belongs on every global stage.
Today, fans from Lagos to London, New York to Nairobi, are raising a toast to the woman TIME once called “Africa’s premier diva.” Angélique Kidjo remains one of the most vital voices in music, timeless, ageless, and unapologetically powerful.
Happy Birthday, Angélique!
Image credit: Angelique Kidjo
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