Beninese-born artiste, Angélique Kidjo has been officially named as the first African artiste to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a historic move for African music and international exposure.

The five-time GRAMMY Award winner known for her powerful vocals, genre-blending music, and dynamic stage presence, Angelique Kidjo will be recognized in the “Recordings” category. She joins a celebrated lineup of honorees that includes Miley Cyrus and The Clark Sisters.

This prestigious honour acknowledges Kidjo’s decades-long contribution to music and her enduring commitment to sharing African culture and sounds with the global community.

The honorees were selected by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame selection panel from hundreds of nominations during a June 20 meeting. The Chamber’s board of directors approved the selections on June 25.

The Walk of Fame Class of 2026 features 35 prominent figures across the entertainment spectrum, including music, film, television, live performance, and sports.

“We are excited to announce the newest selections of 35 esteemed individuals who will be enshrined onto the Walk of Fame,” said Peter Roth, former CEO of Warner Bros. Television and chairman of the Walk of Fame selection committee, in a statement.

“These talented individuals have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, and we are thrilled to honor them with this well-deserved recognition.”

Full List of 2026 Walk of Fame Honorees

Recordings: (Air Supply, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Paulinho da Costa, The Clark Sisters, Miley Cyrus, Josh Groban, Intocable, Angélique Kidjo, Lyle Lovett.)

Motion Pictures: (Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Chris Columbus, Marion Cotillard, Keith David, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Demi Moore, Franco Nero, Deepika Padukone, Molly Ringwald, Stanley Tucci, Carlo Ramboldi (Posthumous), Tony Scott (Posthumous).

Television: (Greg Daniels, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Lucero, Chef Gordon Ramsay, Melody Thomas Scott, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos (double ceremony), Bradley Whitford, Noah Wyle)

Live Theatre/Performance: (Lea Salonga, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias)

Sports Entertainment: (Shaquille O’Neal)

The date of Angélique Kidjo’s star unveiling ceremony has not yet been announced.

Hollywood Boulevard will not only immortalize her legacy but also serve as a powerful symbol of African artistic excellence and its growing influence in the global entertainment industry.