Angélique Kidjo

About

Angélique Kidjo, born on 14 July 1960 in Ouidah, Benin, is a singer-songwriter, actress and humanitarian whose music weaves together West African traditions with funk, jazz, R&B and Latin influences. She sings in Fon, Yorùbá, French, English and Gen-Mina, and has won five Grammy Awards - more than any other African solo artist. Beyond the stage, she serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founded the Batonga Foundation to support girls' education across Africa.

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What's new

2026-08
Kidjo made history on 18 August 2026 as the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2026-04
Her new album HOPE!! was released on 24 April 2026 via Parlophone/Warner Music France, featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, Ayra Starr, Davido and others.
2026-03
The single 'Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back)' featuring Ayra Starr was released on 27 March 2026 as the second single from HOPE!!.
2025-09
In September 2025, Kidjo performed at Pharrell Williams' 'Grace for the World' concert at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, now streaming on Disney+.
2024-11
Kidjo sold out Carnegie Hall on 2 November 2024 to celebrate 40 years of music and activism.

Tour

DublinVeniceLos AngelesWürzburgMontpellierParisEssenEindhovenUtrechtGroningenBrusselsThousand Oaks

Tracks

Logozo1991 international breakthrough album, launched her global career

Agolosignature hit from the Ayé album (1994), one of her most recognized songs worldwide

Eve2014 Grammy-winning album dedicated to the resilience of African women, topped Billboard World Music charts

Mother Nature2021 Grammy-winning album (Best Global Music Album), her fifth Grammy

HOPE!!2026 album on Parlophone/Warner Music France, featuring Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, Ayra Starr and more

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