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Angélique Kidjo
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Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo is a world artist from Benin formed in 1960. 63 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

World · Benin · Best world albums

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63
Releases
1990–2026
Active years
1960
Formed

Discography

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Ayé

1994 · 10 tracks

Singles & EPs

40

Live & compilations

3

Appears on

2

Releases by other artists featuring Angélique Kidjo.

Featured tracks

2

Collaborators

13

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Past shows

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Angélique Kidjo at a glance

Born in
Ouidah
From
France, Benin
Active since
1982
Instruments
voice
Labels
Island Records
Spouse
Jean Hébrail (since 1987)
Children
Naïma Hebrail Kidjo
Parents
Yvonne Kidjo
Siblings
Oscar Kidjo

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

Angélique Kidjo, is a Grammy Award–winning Beninoise singer-songwriter and activist, noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. Time Magazine has called her "Africa's premier diva". The BBC has included Angélique Kidjo in its list of the African continent's 50 most iconic figures. The Guardian has listed her as one of their Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World and Angelique is the first woman to be listed among "The 40 Most Powerful Celebrities In Africa" by Forbes Magazine. The Daily Telegraph in London describes her as "The undisputed queen of African music" during the 2012 Olympic Games River Of Music Festival.

On screen

32

Acting roles

As themselves

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Angélique Kidjo in brief

How many Angélique Kidjo releases are on Riffiter?
63 releases are catalogued, spanning 1990 to 2026.
When was Angélique Kidjo formed?
Angélique Kidjo formed in 1960, in Benin.
What genre is Angélique Kidjo?
Angélique Kidjo is catalogued under World.
What is the most recent Angélique Kidjo release on Riffiter?
Bando (Orchestral), released in 2026.
Who is Angélique Kidjo married to?
Angélique Kidjo is married to Jean Hébrail, since 1987.
Does Angélique Kidjo have children?
Naïma Hebrail Kidjo is a child of Angélique Kidjo on public record.

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