Here's How Fans Celebrated Angelique Kidjo On Her 62nd Birthday

Fans all over Africa and around the globe took out time to celebrate renowned Beninese songstress Angelique Kidjo on her birthday.

Born Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo in 1960, Kidjo celebrated her 62nd birthday on Thursday, July 14.

The legendary singer shared a throwback picture of herself via her official Twitter page with the caption “Happy birthday Angélique!” Fans, including institutions like UNICEF soon opened the floodgates of goodwill messages.

Kidjo is one of the most accomplished African personalities, influencing countless contemporary African artists, actors and creatives, and championing multiple humanitarian causes.

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As far as acclaim, commercial success, awards and recognition for excellent work goes, Africa’s greatest diva can boast of having it all.

We wish her a wonderful 62nd birthday, as she continues to bless and unite the world with her gifts. Check out how the fans celebrated the ‘Mother Nature’ singer on her birthday.

Media Rants on Twitter: “Happy Birthday Mama Africa @angeliquekidjo 🥰❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/kRnBA3VpPq / Twitter”
Happy Birthday Mama Africa @angeliquekidjo 🥰❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/kRnBA3VpPq

UNICEF on Twitter: “Happy birthday to UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador @angeliquekidjo.Thank you for all your work #ForEveryChild. pic.twitter.com/cyVCAbSEs9 / Twitter”
Happy birthday to UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador @angeliquekidjo.Thank you for all your work #ForEveryChild. pic.twitter.com/cyVCAbSEs9

OSG on Twitter: “#tbt Angélique Kidjo is a Beninese, born Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo on July 14, 1960, into a family of performing artists; her father was a musician, and her mother worked as a choreographer and theatre director. pic.twitter.com/kxR4s36YYF / Twitter”
tbt Angélique Kidjo is a Beninese, born Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo on July 14, 1960, into a family of performing artists; her father was a musician, and her mother worked as a choreographer and theatre director. pic.twitter.com/kxR4s36YYF

AQT Entertainment on Twitter: “Happy birthday to Mama Africa 🎈🎉Angelique Kidjo 👸🇧🇯🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/C4uBPmFYZj / Twitter”
Happy birthday to Mama Africa 🎈🎉Angelique Kidjo 👸🇧🇯🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/C4uBPmFYZj

AllFamous.org on Twitter: “Happy birthday Soul Singer Angelique Kidjo! Count not the candles…see the lights they give. Count not the years, but the life you live. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead. Happy birthday.https://t.co/PGzhozMTC2 https://t.co/PGzhozMTC2 / Twitter”
Happy birthday Soul Singer Angelique Kidjo! Count not the candles…see the lights they give. Count not the years, but the life you live. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead. Happy birthday.https://t.co/PGzhozMTC2 https://t.co/PGzhozMTC2

The Republic on Twitter: “Today in 1960, vocalist and activist, Angélique Kidjo, was born in Ouidah, Benin. Kidjo has numerous music albums, six Grammy awards, and a memoir. She is also an activist and has a foundation that provides education to girls in West Africa. #RxHistory⏳ pic.twitter.com/I8v7maPe96 / Twitter”
Today in 1960, vocalist and activist, Angélique Kidjo, was born in Ouidah, Benin. Kidjo has numerous music albums, six Grammy awards, and a memoir. She is also an activist and has a foundation that provides education to girls in West Africa. #RxHistory⏳ pic.twitter.com/I8v7maPe96

Ihuoma Nwabuisi on Twitter: “Joyeux anniversaire la belle femme que j’adore ❤️ / Twitter”
Joyeux anniversaire la belle femme que j’adore ❤️

Kobi™ on Twitter: “Happy Birthday Mama Africa! Thanks for always being your uniquely lovely & energetic self.. ❤️ / Twitter”
Happy Birthday Mama Africa! Thanks for always being your uniquely lovely & energetic self.. ❤️