Angelique Kidjo reminds Africa why legends matter

Reported by Sunday World · 2 hours ago · Queenin Masuabi

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There was something wonderfully infectious about Angélique Kidjo’s performance at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz on Saturday night. The Beninese music legend walked onto the stage looking every bit the superstar, dressed in a sparkling white suit with an orange waistcoat underneath and a…

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