Angélique Kidjo
Keynote Speaker: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Singer & Songwriter
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Angélique Kidjo Biography
Anglique Kidjo, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Grammy-award winning West African singer and songwriter, is one of the most electrifying performers in the world and an outspoken and passionate advocate for children.
She has one of the most powerful voices both on and off stage. In 2011, the BBC included Anglique in its list of the African continents 50 most iconic Figures while the Guardian listed her as one of the 100 most inspiring Women in the world. That same year, Forbes Magazine listed her first among The 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa.
The Benin born but Brooklyn based singer became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2002, and continues to speak up for the rights of children wherever she goes. She has travelled to Benin, Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Uganda to help raise awareness and support for UNICEF's work on behalf of children -- including access to education, vaccinations, basic health care, good nutrition and protection from abuse.
In 2006, Anglique started the Batonga Foundation, an NGO that supports secondary school and higher education for girls in Africa. Young people are the hope of my continent. When I watch the children of Africa, all dreams seem possible, she has said.
In 2011, Anglique was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters, one of Frances top cultural honours. In August 2008, she received Benin's Commander of National Order of Merit for loyal services to the nation.
Kidjo is the recipient of the 2015 Crystal Award given by the World Economic Forum of Davos in Switzerland and has received the Ambassador Of Conscience Award from Amnesty International in 2016 She also is included in the exhibits at the National Museum of African American History that opened on Sept. 24, 2016 on the National Mall.
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What topics does Angélique Kidjo speak about?
Angélique Kidjo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Non-Profit, Inspirational, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Activism, Economy, Social Media, Energy, Environment and Women's History Month.
Where does Angélique Kidjo travel from?
Angélique Kidjo generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Angélique Kidjo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Social Activism and Philanthropy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Angélique Kidjo for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Angélique Kidjo generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, John Legend and Sylvia Earle. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Angélique Kidjo for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Angélique Kidjo to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Angélique Kidjo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Angélique Kidjo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Angélique Kidjo or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Angélique Kidjo for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Angélique Kidjo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Angélique Kidjo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Angélique Kidjo speak about?
Angélique Kidjo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Non-Profit, Inspirational, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Activism, Economy, Social Media, Energy, Environment and Women's History Month. -
Where does Angélique Kidjo travel from?
Angélique Kidjo generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Angélique Kidjo?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Angélique Kidjo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Angélique Kidjo for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Angélique Kidjo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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