Person Open DS/UK/5472 Kidjo; Angélique (1960-); Beninoise singer-songwriter, activist Kidjo Angélique 1960- Beninoise singer-songwriter, activist Female Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo

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 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[6] and Kidjo 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. In March 2013 NPR, National Public Radio in America, calls her "Africa's greatest living diva". She is an occasional contributor to the New York Times. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHeharper 4/18/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 600abdbc-2575-43ee-96c3-b186ab3c3919