Angelique Kidjo Beninese Singer From Ouidah
Angelique Kidjo · singer and composer · Beninese
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Angelique Kidjo is a Beninese singer born on 14 July 1960 in Ouidah. Audiences know her from Change of Plans (2009) and The Woman King (2022).
Career
The records show 18 albums and 2 singles released between 1981 and 2023. The first title in the list is Pretty (1981); the latest is Na money (2023). Listed genres include jazz and zouk. Releases appeared through Island Records. Angelique Kidjo reaches 246K subscribers on YouTube, according to the September 2025 count.
Recognition
In 2017, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She has also won four Grammy Awards (2008, 2015, 2016 and 2020) and the Officer of the Legion of Honour (2020). Angelique Kidjo also earned a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Music Video in 1994 for Agolo. Awards come to 25 wins and 5 nominations in total.
Public roles
In 2002, she took up the post of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Personal life
She has been married to Jean Hébrail since 1987. She has one child on record.
Discography
20 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Na money | Single |
| 2021 | Mother Nature | Album |
| 2019 | Celia | Album |
| 2019 | Different | Single |
| 2018 | Remain in Light | Album |
| 2015 | Sings | Album |
| 2014 | Eve | Album |
| 2012 | Spirit Rising | Album |
| 2010 | Õÿö | Album |
| 2007 | Djin Djin | Album |
| 2004 | Oyaya! | Album |
| 2002 | Black Ivory Soul | Album |
| 2001 | Keep On Moving: The Best Of Angelique Kidjo | Album |
| 1996 | Fifa | Album |
| 1996 | Oremi | Album |
Show all 20 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Ayé | Album |
| 1990 | Logozo | Album |
| 1990 | Parakou | Album |
| 1985 | Ewa Ka Djo (Let's Dance) | Album |
| 1981 | Pretty | Album |
Awards and nominations
25 won, 5 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Polar Music Prize | Won | |
| 2021 | Time 100 | Won | |
| 2020 | BBC 100 Women | Won | |
| 2020 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Celia | Won |
| 2020 | Officer of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 2018 | OkayAfrica 100 Women | Won | |
| 2017 | Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won | |
| 2016 | Ambassador of Conscience Award | Won | |
| 2016 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Sings | Won |
| 2015 | Crystal Award | Won | |
| 2015 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Eve | Won |
| 2014 | All Africa Music Award for Best African Contemporary | Won | |
| 2014 | All Africa Music Award for Best Female Artiste in Western Africa | Won | |
| 2011 | Champions of the Earth | Won | |
| 2010 | honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music | Won |
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| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Commander of the National Order of Benin | Won | |
| 2008 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Djin Djin | Won |
| 2004 | Medal of the City of Paris | Won | |
| 2002 | MOBO Awards | Won | |
| 1997 | Kora Awards | Won | |
| 1995 | Danish Music Awards | Won | |
| Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Won | ||
| Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain | Won | ||
| Officer of Arts and Letters | Won | ||
| Officer of the Ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg | Won | ||
| 2010 | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album | Õÿö | Nominated |
| 2004 | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album | Oyaya! | Nominated |
| 2002 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Black Ivory Soul | Nominated |
| 1998 | Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album | Oremi | Nominated |
| 1994 | Grammy Award for Best Music Video | Agolo | Nominated |
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Woman King | Film | |
| 2021 | Entre les vagues | Film | |
| 2016 | The CEO | Film | |
| 2009 | Change of Plans | Film |
Angelique Kidjo Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Angelique Kidjo?
Angelique Kidjo is 66 years old, born on 14 July 1960 in Ouidah.
What is Angelique Kidjo known for?
Angelique Kidjo is known for Change of Plans (2009) and The Woman King (2022).
What is Angelique Kidjo’s nationality?
Angelique Kidjo is Beninese, born in Ouidah.
Who is Angelique Kidjo married to?
Angelique Kidjo is married to Jean Hébrail; they married in 1987.
Has Angelique Kidjo won any awards?
Yes. 25 awards are on record, including Polar Music Prize (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q231276), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Library of Congress Life · CC0
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