Angelique Kidjo Becomes First African On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo, is set to make history as the first African artist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Kidjo was recently named among the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Other notable recipients include American pop star Miley Cyrus, French actor Timothée Chalamet, and former basketball player turned sports analyst Shaquille O’Neal.

Also honoured are Filipino singer Lea Salonga, French actress Marion Cotillard, Indian actress Deepika Padukone, British actress Emily Blunt, and Canadian actress Rachel McAdams, among others.

Official dates for the star ceremonies are yet to be announced, but honorees have two years to schedule their inductions.