Let’s join together in a grand celebration for the incomparable Angelique Kidjo, born on July 14, 1960. ���� This Beninese-French sensation is not merely a singer-songwriter, actress, and activist���she’s a force of creativity and resilience in the world of international music.

Angelique Kidjo emerged from a family of performing artists, her father a musician, and her mother a choreographer and theatre director. Her illustrious career boasts five Grammy Awards, and she was honored with the prestigious 2023 Polar Music Prize. In 2007, Time magazine bestowed upon her”Af,” a testament to her unparalleled artistry.

Her musical collaborations read like a who’s who of the industry, including Bono, John Legend, Alicia Keys, and many more. ���� Kidjo'”Logozo” even secured its place at number 37 in the Greatest Dance Albums of All Time list by Vice magazine’s Thump website.

Beyond her musical prowess, Kidjo is a linguistic marvel, fluent in five languages and crafting her own personal language, evidenced in songs like “Batonga” and “Malaika.” Her embrace of Benin’s traditional Zilin vocal technique adds

So, let’s unite, TSS fam, in celebrating this musical luminary and humanitarian powerhouse. �������� #Angelique