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Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.

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Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
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Source authority
20 of 20
Coverage breadth
4 of 20
Geographic relevance
3.5 of 10
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8 of 10
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