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Angelique Kidjo - Musician and Activist
Stephen Sackur talks to singer-songwriter and activist Angelique Kidjo. How has the African music scene changed since she left the continent three decades ago?
As part of its twentieth anniversary, HARDtalk takes another look at its 2012 interview with Angélique Kidjo. She has been hailed as Africa's premier diva, known for her passionate voice and fierce determination to help African girls fulfil their potential. Three decades ago she left her home continent and became an international star. Stephen Sackur asks Angelique how much Africa and its music scene has changed between then and now.
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Tue 24 Oct 201723:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Participant | Angelique Kidjo |
Broadcasts
- Tue 21 Aug 201203:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK
- Tue 21 Aug 201223:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK
- Tue 24 Oct 201703:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Tue 24 Oct 201723:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only