Dolphin and Shore Fire Media Congratulate Angélique Kidjo, The First African Musician Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / Five-time GRAMMY-winning musician Angélique Kidjo, a client of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) subsidiary Shore Fire Media, was honored with the 2,854th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 18 at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard, across the street from the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Kidjo received her star in the category of Recording.

The historic honor arrives at a defining moment for African music, as artists from across the continent reach new audiences and reshape popular music around the world. Kidjo's recognition carries particular weight: over the course of her four-decade career, she has helped open pathways for African artists on the global stage, making this star both a celebration of her singular legacy and a reflection of the movement she helped advance.