Beninese singer-songwriter and activist, Angelique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kodjo, popularly known as Angelique Kidjo today 14th of July, 2020 clocked 60.
Kidjo is undoubtedly one of Africa’s greatest music artists. She has performed in several special concerts and has won several music awards all over the world including the prestigious Grammy Awards with her last coming in the last edition.
At 60, the African music diva is still waxing strong. Her latest collaboration with Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade titled ‘Shekere‘ is one of the best songs by African artists around the world today.
6 Facts About Angelique Kidjo As She Clocks 60
Here are 6 interesting facts about Angelique Kidjo. The ‘Wombolo‘ crooner has lived six wonderful decades and is one of the greatest African musicians ever.
- Kidjo was born to a Beninese father of the Ouidah people while her mother belongs to the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
- She started performing with her mother’s theatre troupe at age six.
- She is fluent in 5 languages which include Fon, French, Yoruba, Gen, and English.
- She sings in multiple languages including her own personal language.
- Kidjo has 17 albums to her credit till date. Her last album ‘Celia’ was released in 2019 which won her a Grammy Award.
- Her album ‘Lozazo’ released in 1991 debuted at number one in the world and ranked number 37 in the Greatest Dance Albums of All Time List compiled by Vice magazine’s Thump website.
Happy birthday to Angelique Kidjo on the occasion of her 60th birthday.
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