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Angelique Kidjo

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (July 14, 1960- )
    Born in Ouidah, Benin
    Resided in New York City, New York
    Recorded 'Agolo' and 'Aye'

Why she might be annoying:

    Her full name is Angelique Kpasseloko Hinto Housinou Kango Manta Zogbin.
    She's one of nine children.
    She dyed her close-cropped hair platinum blonde.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She's a vanguard in the Afro-funk movement, acclaimed for her sensual and charismatic performances.
    Bono credited her with initially raising awareness about the crisis in Darfur.
    She created the Batonga Foundation which provides higher education to young African girls.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 28 Votes: 60.71% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 75.86% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 42 Votes: 64.29% Annoying