🌟#CHQ2023 UPDATE🌟 Singer-Songwriter & Grammy Award winner @angeliquekidjo joins the Chautauqua Lecture Series on August 23 in a week that explores the Global South and expanding the scope of geopolitical understanding. In her music, Kidjo cross-pollinates West African traditions with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America, and through her advocacy work — which she will discuss at her lecture — she travels the world as a UNICEF and OXFAM Goodwill Ambassador. Since 2019, Kidjo has been a spokesperson for Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa, an initiative focused on helping close the financing gap for women entrepreneurs in Africa. She has also created her own charitable foundation, Batonga, dedicated to supporting the education of young girls in Africa. Kidjo’s lecture will be presented in conjunction with her evening performance at the Amp. Come discover why she’s earned the title of “Africa’s premier diva” with her positive messages and impressive vocals and dance moves. Tickets on sale 1/17!