Happy birthday! Angélique Kidjo turns 66 today

Grammy Award 2023 winner Angélique Kidjo is celebrating her 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo (Djin Djin, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Kidjo, a cultural icon

Born Angélique Marie Rodrigue Kidjo in Ouidah on July 14, 1960, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Beninese history. Kidjo's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Angélique hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Angélique Kidjo as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Angélique, you're the best!

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