Angelique Kidjo makes history as the first African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 Angelique Kidjo makes history as the first African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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

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

Other notable inductees include American pop sensation Miley Cyrus, French actor Timothée Chalamet, former basketball star and sports analyst Shaquille O’Neal, as well as Filipino singer Lea Salonga, French actress Marion Cotillard, Indian actress Deepika Padukone, British actress Emily Blunt, and Canadian actress Rachel McAdams.

While the official dates for the star ceremonies are yet to be announced, honorees have a two-year window to schedule their inductions.