Angélique Kidjo

Music Artist
Music Department
Actress

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Mother of George (2013)

Angélique Kidjo was born on 14 July 1960 in Ouidah, Benin. She is a music artist and actress, known for The Woman King (2022), The CEO (2016) and Street Fighter (1994). She has been married to Jean Hebrail since 1983. They have one child.

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Awards
- 7 wins & 13 nominations total

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Known for

The Woman King

6.9

The Meunon(as Angelique Kidjo)

2022

The CEO

5.8

Dr. Zara Zimmerman

2016

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, Kylie Minogue, Ming-Na Wen, Grand L. Bush, Andrew Bryniarski, Byron Mann, Wes Studi, Jay Tavare, and Peter Navy Tuiasosopo in Street Fighter (1994)

Street Fighter

4.1

Soundtrack("Worth Fighting For")

1994

Blood Diamond

8.0

Soundtrack("The Retreat Song (Jikele Maweni)")

2006

Credits

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Music Department

Ibrahim Maalouf & Angélique Kidjo - Ahan
Music Video
- vocals
- 2022
Nasrin
8.2
- performer
- 2020
Les Concerts Volants
TV Series
- vocals
- 2019
Women, War & Peace
5.7
TV Series
- vocals
- 2011
Wide Angle
8.1
TV Series
- composer: additional music
- 2004–2009
Oro Verde
7.6
TV Series
- composer: theme song "Agolo"
- performer: theme song "Agolo"
- 1997

Actress

Jazzopen Stuttgart
TV Series
- 2024
Davido Feat. The Cavemen & Angélique Kidjo: Na Money
Music Video
- Angélique Kidjo
- 2023
The Woman King
6.9
- The Meunon (as Angelique Kidjo)
- 2022
Ibrahim Maalouf & Angélique Kidjo - Ahan
Music Video
- 2022
Christmas Flow
6.0
TV Series
- Gloria
- 2021
The Braves
6.7
- Amina
- 2021
Yemi Alade Feat. Angelique Kidjo: Shekere
Music Video
- Angélique Kidjo
- 2020
Wah Fu Dance
Video
- 2018
Neo Yokio
5.9
TV Mini Series
- Aunt Angelique (voice)
- 2018
Angélique Kidjo Feat. Alicia Keys & Questlove and Blood Orange: The Great Curve
5.0
Music Video
- Angélique Kidjo
- 2018
Ebola: In Praise of Prevention
TV Short
- (voice)
- 2016
The CEO
5.8
- Dr. Zara Zimmerman
- 2016
UNICEF: Imagine
5.1
Music Video
- Angélique Kidjo
- 2014
Band Aid 30: Do They Know It's Christmas?
7.4
Music Video
- Angélique Kidjo
- 2014
Mother of George
6.5
- Ma Nike
- 2013

Trivia
Has one daughter: Naima (b. 1993).

Quotes
I come from this diversity and richness that's Benin, where there are fifty different languages. I speak four of them. I never know in advance which language will come when I start to write.The song leads me to the language.

FAQ

How old is Angélique Kidjo?
64 years old
When was Angélique Kidjo born?
July 14, 1960
Where was Angélique Kidjo born?
Ouidah, Benin
What is Angélique Kidjo known for?
Street Fighter, Blood Diamond, The CEO, and The Woman King
Is Angélique Kidjo married?
Yes, to Jean Hebrail since 1983