Nigeria, July 4 -- Singer, songwriter Angelique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African artiste to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The multi-Grammy-winning musician was named among 36 new inductees selected for the 2025 class, according to a 2 July announcement by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

The prestigious honour places Kidjo alongside global stars such as Miley Cyrus, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, The Clark Sisters, and Lyle Lovett.

This marks a historic first for African music on the global stage; no African artiste has ever received a star on the famous walkway located on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.

Kidjo's inclusion testifies to her enduring legacy as one of the continent's most celebrated an...