Angelique Kidjo
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Angelique Kidjo
Summary
Angelique Kidjo is a human[1]. Born in Ouidah[2], she… she was born on July 14, 1960[3]. She worked as a singer[4], composer[5], jazz singer[6], writer[7], and choreographer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,913 views/month, #6,033 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Ouidah[2], Angelique Kidjo…
- Angelique Kidjo was born on July 14, 1960[3].
- Angelique Kidjo's father was Q134077606[10].
- Angelique Kidjo's mother was Yvonne Kidjo[11].
- Among Angelique Kidjo's spouses was Jean Hébrail[12].
- Among Angelique Kidjo's spouses was Jean Hébrail[13].
- A child of Angelique Kidjo was Naïma Hebrail Kidjo[14].
- Angelique Kidjo held citizenship in Benin[15].
- Angelique Kidjo held citizenship in France[16].
- Yoruba was Angelique Kidjo's native language[17].
- Fon was Angelique Kidjo's native language[18].
- Angelique Kidjo is identified as part of the Q109704308 ethnic group[19].
- Angelique Kidjo's professions included singer[4].
- Angelique Kidjo worked as a composer[5].
- Angelique Kidjo worked as a jazz singer[6].
- Angelique Kidjo's professions included writer[7].
- Angelique Kidjo worked as a choreographer[8].
- Angelique Kidjo worked as an actor[20].
- Angelique Kidjo held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[21].
- Angelique Kidjo was employed by UNICEF[22].
- Angelique Kidjo received the Champions of the Earth[23].
- Angelique Kidjo received the Ambassador of Conscience Award[24].
- Angelique Kidjo received the OkayAfrica 100 Women[25].
- Angelique Kidjo received the Commander of the National Order of Benin[26].
- Angelique Kidjo received the Danish Music Awards[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: BJ[29]
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Began / founded: 1960-07-14[30]
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Genre(s): afrobeats, jazz, world fusion[31]
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Community tags: afrobeats, jazz, world fusion[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 80fe34d0-6b4f-4ccd-81c3-281ab37f0451[33]
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Origins and Family
Angelique Kidjo was born in Ouidah[2]. She was born on July 14, 1960[3]. Her father was Q134077606[10]. Her mother was Yvonne Kidjo[11]. She is identified as part of the Q109704308 ethnic group[19]. Native languages include Yoruba[17] and Fon[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], composer[5], jazz singer[6], writer[7], choreographer[8], and actor[20]. Angelique Kidjo was employed by UNICEF[22]. She held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Champions of the Earth[23], an environmental award[34], founded in 2005[35]; Ambassador of Conscience Award[24], an international award[36], founded in 2003[37]; OkayAfrica 100 Women[25], an award[38], founded in 2017[39]; Commander of the National Order of Benin[26]; Danish Music Awards[27], an award ceremony[40], in Denmark[41], founded in 1989[42]; and MOBO Awards[43], a music award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1996[46].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jean Hébrail[12], a musician[47], of France[48]. A child of Angelique Kidjo was Naïma Hebrail Kidjo[14].
Why It Matters
Angelique Kidjo ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,913 views/month, #6,033 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Angelique Kidjo born?
Angelique Kidjo was born in Ouidah[2].
Who were Angelique Kidjo's parents?
Angelique Kidjo's father was Q134077606[10]. Angelique Kidjo's mother was Yvonne Kidjo[11].
Who was Angelique Kidjo married to?
Angelique Kidjo's spouses include Jean Hébrail[12] and Jean Hébrail[13].
What did Angelique Kidjo do for work?
Angelique Kidjo worked as singer[4], composer[5], jazz singer[6], writer[7], and choreographer[8].
What awards did Angelique Kidjo receive?
Honors received include Champions of the Earth[23], Ambassador of Conscience Award[24], OkayAfrica 100 Women[25], and Commander of the National Order of Benin[26].