Feb. 2 (UPI) --Angelique Kidjo, the energetic singer-songwriter and activist from the Republic of Benin, represents a rare African phenomenon. In many respects, she belongs to the illustrious musical ...

*U.S. singer Ciara has officially become a citizen of Benin under the country’s new Afro-descendant citizenship law. The Grammy-winning artist received her citizenship during a ceremony in Cotonou, ...

Benin singer Angelique Kidjo won one of Europe's top music prizes Tuesday along with Britain's Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, and Estonian composer Arvo Part.

Nigerian stars Rema and Shalipoppi put on for their hometown with an opulent video for their new single “Benin Boys.” Shot at various local landmarks — including Rema’s old school — the video puts ...

U.S singer Ciara received her Benin citizenship at a ceremony on Saturday, making her one of the first public figures to benefit from a new law granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people.