Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo, commonly known as Angélique Kidjo, is a Beninoise singer-songwriter and activist.  She is noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. 

Time Magazine called her "Africa's premier diva". The Guardian listed her as one of their Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World. She was the first woman to be listed on "The 40 Most Powerful Celebrities In Africa" by Forbes Magazine.Mfonobong Nsehe, Forbes.

She had a number one album on Billboard's World music charts, as late as 2014.https://www.billboard.com/artist/angelique-kidjo/chart-history/wlp/. Retrieved 2025-08-24

Discography

Pretty (1988) (African release only)
Parakou (1990)
Logozo (1991)
Ayé (1994)
Fifa (1996)
Oremi (1998)
Keep On Moving: The Best Of Angelique Kidjo (2001)
Black Ivory Soul (2002)
Oyaya! (2004)
Djin Djin (2007)
Õÿö (2010)
Spirit Rising (Live) (2012)

Awards
 Danish Music Awards: Best Female Singer (Denmark, 1995)
 Kora Music Awards: Best African Female artist (Africa, 1997)
 Mobo Awards for Best World Music Act (UK, 2002)
 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album (USA, 2008)
 Commander of the National Order of Benin (Benin, 2008)
 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary World Music Album (USA, 2011)

References

Category:1960 births
Category:Beninese musicians
Category:Gospel musicians
Category:Jazz singers
Category:Living people
Category:Reggae musicians
Category:Grammy Award winners