Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo born July 14, 1960 is a Beninese singer-songwriter, actress, and activist who is noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos.

Angélique Kidjo was born in Ouidah, Benin. Her father is from the Fon people of Ouidah and her mother from the Yoruba people. She grew up listening to Beninese traditional ...