Angélique Kidjo

The Profile

Angélique Kidjo is a Beninese-French singer, songwriter and activist known for her powerful voice and fusion of West African traditions with pop, jazz and Latin influences. A Grammy-winning artist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she has been active since the early 1980s.

The reviewed album Eve is described as a tribute to African women, sung in indigenous languages with minimal guest vocals, vibrant rhythms and pop-friendly arrangements. Tracks highlighted include Bomba, Kulumbu (featuring Dr. John), Shango Wa, Orisha, Hello, Ebile, Kamoushu, Blewu and Bana. Publicly known: Kidjo is a Beninese-French, Grammy-winning artist active since 1982 and recognized for her world/afropop blend.

One review celebrates Angélique Kidjo’s Eve as a sincere, vibrant tribute to African women, sung in indigenous languages with rich, rhythmic arrangements. The reviewer praises Kidjo’s powerful, no-frills voice and highlights tracks like Bomba and Kulumbu (with Dr. John). Overall sentiment is warm and enthusiastic toward her artistry and the album’s authentic world-pop blend.