Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo, born July 14, 1960, is a Beninese-French singer-songwriter, actress, and activist noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo |
| Date of Birth | 1960 |
| Place of Birth | Cotonou, Benin |
| Nationality | Beninese |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Actress |
| Net Worth | $8M |
| Marital Status | Married |
Early life and Education
Born in Benin 1960, Angélique Kidjo grew up surrounded by music. Her dad played tunes, her mum danced and a video director.
At age 6, she was onstage too, already learning of how sing and dance with her brothers, mixing African sounds with Western ones.
In 1983, politics pushed her to Paris, where jazz and new music lit a creative spark. Her journey began there, leading to becoming a world-famous singer.
Career
In 2007, Time magazine called her “Africa’s premier diva.She performed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on July 23, 2021.
On September 15, 2021, Time included her in their list of the 100 most influential people in the world she has also collaborated with many artists including Bono, John Legend, Jimmy Buffett, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Davido among others.
Her album Logozo is ranked number 37 in the Greatest Dance Albums of All Time list compiled by Vice magazine’s Thump website.
In 2023, she won the Polar Music Prize award for her diversity and specialty in music.
Net Worth
The famous talented and 5 times Grammy award winner, Angelique Kidjo has a net worth of $5 million.
Personal Life
In 1987, Kidjo married French musician and producer Jean Hébrail. Their home has since been blessed with a daughter Naima who was born in France (1993).
