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Ang茅lique Kidjo - Musician and Activist

Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Africa's foremost divas, Ang茅lique Kidjo.

Ang茅lique Kidjo 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 Kidjo how much Africa and its music scene has changed between then and now.

(Image: Angelique Kidjo performing in 2010. Credit: AFP / Getty Images)

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Thu 23 Aug 2012 01:05GMT
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