Angélique Kidjo: The queen of African music is back with ‘Hope!!’

We speak with Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo about her new album ‘Hope!!’. The influential artist discusses her music and collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Iza and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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