International Women's Month: Mdundo Women in Music Features Angélique Kidjo

2 March 2022

Mdundo is highlighting Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo as our Woman in Music today. Originally from Benin, singer-songwriter, actress, and activist Angelique Kidjo was once refered to by Time magazine as 'Africa's Premier Diva'.

Noting some of her most recent highlights; in September 2021 Time listed her among the 100 Most Influential People in the world. This followed her singing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, held earlier in July 2021.

Listen to Special DJ Mix Featuring Angelique Kidjo

As heard in her music diversity, Agelique speaks five languages fluently; Fon, French, Yorùbá, Gen (Mina), and English and also has a song, 'Malaika' in Kiswahili.

Also Read: Angelique Kidjo Among "BBC 100 Women"

Passionate for human rights, Angelique Kidjo has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2002. She is also the Founder of The Batonga Foundation aimed at empowering vulnerable, hard to reach young women in Benin. The programme equips these women with knowledge and skill to be agents of change for themselves and their communities. These are just 2 of her works in a long list of humanitarian advocacy projects she has played part in driving.

Play na Play - Omawumi Featuring Angelique Kidjo

The Multi-award winning singer tucks under her belt 40+ Awards and recognition for her art and service to humanity.

Mdundo thanks Angelique for the glass ceilings she has broken so that African women who have come after her, have found it, just a little easier.

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