Angélique Kidjo
Angélique Kidjo is a Beninese singer-songwriter and activist known for blending West African traditions with global genres, and a multiple Grammy winner.
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She became the first black African performer to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, highlighting cultural diplomacy.
Renaissance celebrates Kidjo's achievement as a testament to Franco-African cultural ties, aligning with Macron's outreach to Africa and promotion of soft power.