Transcending Boundaries Podcast With Guest Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo is a five-time Grammy Award–winning Beninese singer, songwriter, and activist celebrated for her powerful voice and vibrant fusion of African rhythms with global sounds. Born in Ouidah, Benin, she rose from performing in her mother’s theatre troupe to becoming one of the world’s most influential artists. Beyond music, she is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founder of the Batonga Foundation, empowering girls across Africa through education and economic opportunity. Honored with the 2023 Polar Music Prize and TIME 100 recognition, Kidjo continues to use her art to inspire unity, justice, and social change.