Angelique Kidjo : Biography Of The Grammy Award-Winning Singer

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               Angelique Kidjo's biography

Beninese singer-songwriter, Angelique Kidjo is an human rights activist and a UNICEF international goodwill ambassador. She became the first African woman to be appointed in 2002.

The four-time Grammy award-winner is one of the greatest artists in international music.

Kidjo has released thirteen albums, several hit singles, videos and soundtrack for movies, jingles, and documentaries.

Angelique Kidjo's Background

Angelique Kidjo was born on July 14, 1960, in Ouidah, Benin into the family of nine. Her father is of Fon descent, and the mother from Yoruba origin. So, due to her background, she is multilingual; fluent in French, English and three other African languages including Fon and Yoruba. Also, both her parents were involved in music; her father was a musician, and her mother a choreographer & theatre director.

As a result, at a young age of 6, Kidjo was already performing with her mother�s theatre troupe, thereby giving her an early appreciation for traditional music and dance. Also, she was singing in her school band, Les Sphinx and when she grew older, she sang in her brother�s rock rhythm and blues band.

As a teenager, Kidjo