Angelique with a long name as Kpasseloko Hinto Housinou Kidjo, is a famous Benonise singer, song writer and strong activist who has made tremendous impact not only in her country’s music industry but internationally.
She was born on July 14, 1960 in Benin Republic. Her father is from Fon people of Ouidah and mother, a Yoruba decent.
Angelique’s Educational Background
Angelique Kidjo studied music in Paris. She later met a French musician and producer, Jean Hebrail who was her mentor and later turned husband.
Angelique’s Music Career
Angelique was influenced into the music career at a very young age by great music icons like Fela Kuti, James Brown, Maria Mekeba, Manu Debango, Steve Wonder and others.
She built on her talents and over time, became professionally and internationally recognized. Sadly, the talented music star was prevented from becoming an independent singer in her own country and this negative factor forced her to move into Paris in 1983.
Angelique has so far released over 10 albums and a recipient of 4 Grammy Awards.
The talented music star has performed at various international and high profile figures including Quincy Jones birthday party, 2002 Oslo for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert where former United States President Jimmy Carter was honoured.
She is one of the highly successful and celebrated international music stars today with several prestigious awards and recognitions globally including:
- 2015 Crystal Awards at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
- 2016 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Awards, among others.
- Recipient of Honourary Doctorate Degrees at Yale University, Berklee College of Music and Middlebury College respectively.
- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2002 and many others.
The music icon has also been recognized by giant communications like:
- BBC list of the Continent’s 50 Most Iconic figures.
- Guardian top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World.
- Ranked by Time Magazine as Africa’s Premier Diva.
- Forbes ranking as the first Woman Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa.
Angelique is also a strong activist and campaigner for Women’s Rights launched by the International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH).
Her Marital Life
Angelique has been happily married to a French musician and producer, Jean Hebrail. The marriage is blessed with a daughter named Naima Hebrail Kidjo.
Angelique’s Net Worth
Angelique Kidjo is one of the most outstanding and highly celebrated female singers in the world today with an estimated net worth of over $5 million dollars.
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