Angélique Kidjo joins a 35‑strong roster that includes Grammy winners Miley Cyrus, Josh Groban, Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony, Lyle Lovett, The Clark Sisters, and Intocable, as well as actors, Timothée Chalamet and Demi Moore.
By Abioye Damilare Samson
Grammy-winning music legend, Angélique Kidjo, has been announced as part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s Class of 2026, making her the first African artiste to receive a star on the famed boulevard.
Kidjo joins a 35‑strong roster that includes Grammy winners Miley Cyrus, Josh Groban, Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony, Lyle Lovett, The Clark Sisters, and Intocable, as well as actors Timothée Chalamet and Demi Moore.
The honourees span six categories: recordings, motion pictures, television, live theatre/live performance, sports entertainment, and radio, and were revealed during a press conference at Ovation Hollywood on Wednesday, July 2.
The selection committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce chose the inductees from “hundreds” of nominations at its 20 June meeting, with the board of directors ratifying the list on 25 June. “These talented individuals have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, and we are thrilled to honour them with this well‑deserved recognition”, said Peter Roth, former CEO of Warner Bros. Television and chair of the Walk of Fame committee.
While dates have yet to be scheduled, recipients have two years from the date of selection to schedule star ceremonies before they expire. Angélique Kidjo’s recognition marks a monumental moment for African representation in global pop culture. Her storied career, which spans continents and genres, remains a beacon of creative excellence and cultural pride for Africa and the diaspora at large.
See the complete list of honourees here.