The first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been revealed in a latest announcement.
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and activist Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce as part of the Walk of Fame Class of 2025, recognizing Kidjo’s outstanding contributions to global music and culture.
This landmark honour not only celebrates her influential career but also marks a significant moment for African representation on one of the world’s most iconic cultural landmarks.
With a career spanning more than four decades, Kidjo has consistently used her voice and artistry to bridge cultures, advocate for social justice, and promote African music on the world stage.
Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame cements her status as a global icon and pioneer, and it reflects the growing global influence of African artists in mainstream cultural spaces.
Who are the celebrities receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the class of 2026?
Here are the celebrities who will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Class 2025.
Motion Pictures
Emily BluntTimothée ChalametChris ColumbusMarion CotillardKeith DavidRami MalekRachel McAdamsDemi MooreFranco NeroDeepika PadukoneMolly RingwaldStanley TucciCarlo RamboldiTony Scott
Television
Greg DanielsSarah Michelle GellarLuceroChef Gordon RamsayMelody Thomas ScottRobin RobertsGeorge StephanopoulosBradley WhitfordNoah Wyle
Live Theatre
Gabriel “Fluffy” IglesiasLea Salonga
Recording
Air SupplyBone Thugs ‘N HarmonyPaulinho Da CostaThe Clark SistersMiley CyrusJosh GrobanGrupo IntocableAngélique Kidjo Lyle Lovett
Sports
Shaquille O’Neal,
