Angélique Kidjo

The positive and verified news of Angélique Kidjo: concerts, outputs, distinctions and projects — the writing of Festival TV only retains confirmed information, in a spirit of celebration.

2026-04 — New album "HOPE!!!". Angélique Kidjo published HOPE!!, his new studio album, on April 24, 2026 at Parlophone/Warner Music. Dedicated to his mother Yvonne, the album brings together Pharell Williams (who produces three tracks), Davido, Aura Starr, Nile Rodgers, Quavo, Fally Ipupa, Soweto Gospel Choir and many others, around a message of joy and hope.

2024-12 — She sings at the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris. In December 2024, Angélique Kidjo performed "Jerusalema" at the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, in front of a world audience. The title appeared on his album HOPE!! and won him his 16th nomination at the Grammy Awards.

2023 — Polar Music Prize. In 2023, she received the prestigious Polar Music Prize, often presented as the "Nobel of Music". The distinction was added to her five Grammy Awards and her place on the list of 100 most influential personalities in TIME magazine.