Angélique Kidjo: The queen of African music is back with ‘Hope!!’

Monocle 24: The Monocle Weekly by Winkontent Ltd. 759286

Apr 22, 202619:13Society & Culture

We speak with Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo about her new album 'Hope!!'. The influential artist discusses her music and collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Iza and more.

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