Angelique Kidjo Wins 2023 Polar Music Prize
Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo known as Angelique Kidjo won the 2023 Polar Music Prize, one of Europe’s top music prizes on Tuesday.
Britain’s Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, and Estonian composer Arvo Part were also reported to have made it to the Polar Music Prize’s table.
In gratitude for the new win, the Benin singer, best known for her hits “Agolo” and “We We” in an Instagram post wrote:
“❤️So proud to be the laureate of the Polar Music Prize (the most prestigious music prize in the world!) along with my musical godfather Chris Blackwell (the founder of Island Records who discovered me!) and along with the great composer #Arvopärt.
Thanks to all my fans, my family, my team, and the African continent which has inspired me and supported me all these years!!! ❤️❤️❤️”
According to AFP, the laureates will receive their 600,000 kroner ($58,000) prize at a ceremony in Stockholm on May 23.
Kidjo is a five-times Grammy winner, described by the organisers of Sweden’s Polar Music Prize as “one of the greatest singer-songwriters in international music”, sings in native Fon and Yoruba languages as well as in French and English.
Credit:Instagram|Angelique Kidjo
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