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Angelique Kidjo was born on July 14, 1960[1], in Ouidah[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], composer[4], jazz singer[5], writer[6], and choreographer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,147 views/month, #6,033 of 1,000,298).[8]
Award received: Champions of the Earth[24], Ambassador of Conscience Award[25], OkayAfrica 100 Women[26], Commander of the National Order of Benin[27], Danish Music Awards[28], MOBO Awards[29], Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album[30], Kora Awards[31], All Africa Music Award for Best African Contemporary[32], All Africa Music Award for Best Female Artiste in Western Africa[33], BBC 100 Women[34], Officer of the Legion of Honour[35], Crystal Award[36], Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[37]
Significant event: Montreux Jazz Festival 1986[52], Montreux Jazz Festival 1994[53], Montreux Jazz Festival 1997[54], Montreux Jazz Festival 2002[55]
Why It Matters
Angelique Kidjo has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Angelique Kidjo's father was Franck Kidjo[9]. Angelique Kidjo's mother was Yvonne Kidjo[10].
Who was Angelique Kidjo married to?
Angelique Kidjo's spouses include Jean Hébrail[11].
What did Angelique Kidjo do for work?
Angelique Kidjo worked as a singer[3], composer[4], jazz singer[5], writer[6], and choreographer[7].
What awards did Angelique Kidjo receive?
Honors received include Champions of the Earth[24], Ambassador of Conscience Award[25], OkayAfrica 100 Women[26], and Commander of the National Order of Benin[27].
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