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  2. Angélique Kidjo - Wikipedia

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    Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo [1] [2] [3] (/ ˌ ɒ̃ ʒ ə ˈ l iː k ˈ k ɪ dʒ uː,-ˈ k ɪ dʒ oʊ /; [4] [5] [6] born July 14, 1960) is a Beninese-French singer-songwriter, actress and activist noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. Kidjo has won five Grammy Awards and is a ...

  3. Music of Benin - Wikipedia

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    Benin has played an important role in the African music scene, producing one of the biggest stars to come out of the continent in Angélique Kidjo. Post-independence, the country was home to a vibrant and innovative music scene, where native folk music combined with Ghanaian highlife, French cabaret, American rock, funk and soul, and Congolese ...

  4. Shekere (song) - Wikipedia

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    In an interview with OkayAfrica, Alade stated that Kidjo had been an inspiration to her while she was growing up.The song took two years to make. [3] The track was produced by DJ Coublon and Kidjo remixed her hit song "Wombo Lombo" on the track.

  5. Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral reopens with help from Pharrell ...

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    A post shared by Angelique Kidjo (@angeliquekidjo) Grammy-winner musician Pharrell Williams, who forged a strong French presence as he assumed the helm of Louis Vuitton menswear in 2023, also ...

  6. List of Nigerian Grammy Award winners and nominees

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    "Do Yourself" by Angélique Kidjo featuring Burna Boy: Burna Boy Nominated Album of the Year: Justice Triple Chucks Deluxe by Justin Bieber [f] Burna Boy Nominated 2023: Best Rap Song "Wait For U" by Future featuring Drake and Tems Tems Nominated Best Melodic Rap Performance: Won Album of the Year: Renaissance by Beyoncé: Nominated 2024

  7. ‘I wanted to communicate’: Grammy-nominated Yemi Alade ...

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    Nigerian Afro-pop sensation Yemi Alade has history with the Grammys. She’s featured on a Grammy-nominated album by Beyoncé and a Grammy-winning one by Beninese-French star Angelique Kidjo; but ...

  8. Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for ...

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    Yolanda Adams, from left, Deborah Cox, Scott Hoying, Wayne Brady, and Angelique Kidjo perform "Bridge Over Trouble Water" during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.

  9. Djin Djin - Wikipedia

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    Djin Djin is the eighth studio album by Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo. It was released on April 27, 2007, on Razor & Tie . The album won Best Contemporary World Music Album at the 2008 Grammy Awards .