The Grammy-winning singer and humanitarian Angélique Kidjo was the UGA Willson Center's 2026 Delta Visiting Chair for Global Understanding. This week on African Perspectives, we’ll hear part of Akinloyè Òjó’s discussion with Kidjo, recorded in front of a live audience at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia.
TRACKLIST:
1) “Le Tshephile Mang” by Judith Sephuma, from A Cry, A Smile, A Dance
2) “Batonga” by Angelique Kidjo from Logozo
3) “Agolo” by Angelique Kidjo, from Aye
This week's show contains an edited version of the conversation. For the full hour and fifteen minute interview, listen below. Please note, there is an uncensored racial slur at 0:31:26.
Angélique Kidjo interview at the 40 Watt
African Perspectives host Dr. Akinloyè Òjo's full interview with Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo live at the 40 Watt on Sept. 9, 2026.
