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August 24, 2026, 4:51 pm
Angélique Kidjo to Become First African Musician to Get Hollywood Star
- [Vanguard] Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Angelique Kidjo Becomes First African Musician to Receive Walk of Fame Star
- [Capital FM] Legendary Beninese singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo has made history by a receiving a star on the Hollywood Boulevard, during an induction ceremony took place on August 18, 2026, at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard (across from the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel) in Los Angeles.
Angélique Kidjo Makes History As First African Musician to Get Hollywood Star
- [Leadership] Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician and first Black African artiste to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Moody's Upgrades Benin Credit Rating to Ba3 On Growth, Debt Gains
- [Daba Finance] Moody's Ratings upgraded Benin's sovereign rating to Ba3 from B1 and changed the outlook to stable from positive, citing growth, fiscal management and progress on public debt. The change applies to Benin's local- and foreign-currency issuer ratings and to debt issued by Benin Sukuk SA. Ba3 remains 3 notches below investment grade.
Angélique Kidjo to Make History As First Black African Performer On Hollywood Walk of Fame
- [Leadership] Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African musician and first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Ex-Benin President Talon Makes Political Comeback Via Newly Founded Senate
- [RFI] Benin's newly created Senate elected former president Patrice Talon as its leader on Thursday in Porto-Novo, less than three months after he left office. He will serve a five-year term at the head of the country's new second chamber of Parliament.
All of Africa Today - August 4, 2026
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Ethiopia's Digital Transformation Serves As Model for African Countries, Says Benin Minister
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's digital transformation is an exemplary model that other African countries can learn from, Benin's Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, Mahuna Akplogan revealed.
Benin's Digital Transformation and Innovation Minister Visits Ethiopia's Mesob Service
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Benin's delegation, led by the Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, Mahuna Akplogan, visited Ethiopia's Modern Service for Organized Benefits (MESOB) today.
