Angélique Kidjo Age, Wiki and Bio

Angélique Kidjo

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityBeninese
Date of Birth14/07/1960
Age65 years
BirthplaceOuidah, French Dahomey (later became Benin)

Bio/Wiki

Full NameAngélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo
NicknameWhen-what-how (during childhood)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (160 cm)
Weight55 Kg (121 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac signCancer
ReligionChristianity
Ethnicity
  • Fon of Ouidah from her father's side
  • Yoruba people from her mother's side
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsJean Hebrail (Musician and producer)
Marriage Date1987

Family

SpouseJean Hebrail (Musician and producer)
Children

Career

Achievements
  • 2010 - Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres at the French Government Honors
  • 2010 - Grand Prix Des Musiques Du Monde De La Sacem at the SACEM Awards, France
  • 2011 - Grammy Nomination for Best Contemporary World Music Album
  • 2011 - Prix Spécial de la Francophonie at the Francophonie Awards
  • 2011 - Champions of the Earth Award at the United Nations Environment Programme Awards
  • 2011 - Best International Act: Africa Nomination at the BET Awards
  • 2012 - World Music Award at the Festival d'été de Québec Miroir Awards
  • 2012 - Trophée Des Arts at the FIAF French Institute, Alliance Française Awards, New York
  • 2012 - Outstanding Humanitarian Work Award at the Keep A Child Alive Awards, New York
  • 2012 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Diaspora Awards
  • 2013 - Best Artist Award at the Songlines Music Awards, UK
  • 2014 - Doctor of Arts (Honorary Degree) at Middlebury College, USA
  • 2014 - Arms Around The Child Award at The Other Ball Event, London
  • 2014 - Chair Citation Award at the Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists, United Nations
  • 2014 - Best Contemporary Artist and Best Female Singer (West Africa) at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Lagos
  • 2015 - Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum, Davos
  • 2015 - Visionary Leadership Award at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, USA
  • 2015 - Best Contemporary World Music Album ('Eve') at the Grammy Awards
  • 2015 - International Mappie Award at M-Magasin, Sweden
  • 2015 - David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award at Synergos, New York
  • 2015 - Doctor of Music (Honorary Degree) at Yale University, USA
  • 2015 - Impact Award at the Population Council Honors
  • 2016 - Best Contemporary World Music Album ('Sings') at the Grammy Awards
  • 2016 - AllAfrica Leadership Award at the AllAfrica Leadership Honors
  • 2016 - Ambassador of Conscience Award at the Amnesty International Awards
  • 2016 - Officer of the Order of Merit at the Luxembourg Government Awards
  • 2017 - Best Supporting Actress Award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards
  • 2017 - Grand Prix Des Musiques Du Monde at the Académie Charles Cros Awards, France
  • 2018 - Charles de Ferry de Fontnouvelle Award at the Lycée Français de New York Awards
  • 2018 - OkayAfrica 100 Women Honor at the OkayAfrica Women Awards
  • 2018 - Prix De L'Artiste Citoyen at the Adami Artists Awards, France
  • 2018 - World Pioneer Award at the Songlines Music Awards
  • 2018 - German Sustainability Award at the German Federal Government Awards
  • 2019 - Dutch Edison Award (Jazz and World Category) at the Edison Awards, Netherlands
  • 2019 - Musicultura Unimarche Prize at the Musicultura Festival Awards, Italy
  • 2019 - Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres at the French Government Honors
  • 2020 - Distinguished Artist Award at the International Society for the Performing Arts
  • 2020 - Best World Music Album at the Grammy Awards
  • 2020 - Honorary Doctorate at the UCLouvain University, Belgium
  • 2020 - 100 Women Honor at the BBC 100 Women List
  • 2020 - Legion of Honor at the French National Honors
  • 2021 - 100 Most Influential People at the TIME Magazine Awards
  • 2022 - Entertainer Award at the Forbes Woman Africa Awards
  • 2022 - Best Global Music Album ('Mother Nature') at the Grammy Awards
  • 2022 - Premio Monini Award at the Spoleto Festival, Italy
  • 2022 - Hall of Fame Induction at the Headies Awards
  • 2022 - Path Breaker Award at the Safe Water Network Awards
  • 2023 - Vilcek Prize in Music at the Vilcek Foundation Awards
  • 2023 - Polar Music Prize at the Polar Music Awards, Sweden
  • 2023 - Great Immigrants Award at the Carnegie Corporation of New York Honors
  • 2023 - Prix Nuits D’Afrique Pour La Francophonie at the City Hall of Montreal Awards
  • 2024 - SDG Vanguard Award at the United Nations Foundation Global Leadership Awards
  • 2025 - Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Highlights
  • Performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo twice, including in 1996 and 2002
  • Touring extensively and collaborating with renowned artists globally
  • Her album Djin Djin won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album in 2008

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/angeliquekidjo/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/angeliquekidjo/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCminozacV4jDfaQohcSFyCQ
Twitterhttps://x.com/angeliquekidjo
Official Websitehttps://www.kidjo.com/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kidjo's musical journey began at the tender age of six when she performed with her mother's theatre troupe, leading to her early exposure to music and dance.
After experiencing political unrest in Benin, she relocated to Paris to continue her music career.
Initially aiming to study law, she shifted her focus to music after enrolling at a jazz school in Paris.