[b]Angélique Kidjo, is a Grammy Award–winning Beninoise singer-songwriter and activist, noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. Time Magazine has called her "Africa's premier diva". The BBC has included Kidjo in its list of the African continent's 50 most iconic figures.The Guardian has listed her as one of their Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World and Kidjo is the first woman to be listed among "The 40 Most Powerful Celebrities In Africa" by Forbes Magazine
Angelique Kidjo was in Lagos, Nigeria for a concert put together by Smooth FM Radio Station and in the run-up to the event, she was interviewed by one of their presenters. As well as being ecstatic to meet a very relaxed Asa in the studio, Angelique Kidjo was also amazing to everyone else, and spoke fluent Yoruba for most of the interaction. Turns out her mother has roots in Iseyin and she has family in Nigeria still. Wow, what an awesome lady. Will love to meet her someday. See the video below...
well!!! i knew way back 93 when kenny music brought her to nigeria after KORA AWARDS that she is half nigeria..watch this voice and see how ASA was so happy to see her....[/b]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGB8NsDdTjI#t=55