The African Union Names Angélique Kidjo a Peace Ambassador

Benin-born musician Angélique Kidjo has been named a Peace Ambassador by the Commission of the African Union (AU). She—and 25 other ambassadors, including African musicians Manu Dibango, Youssou N’Dour and Salif Keita—will be present at celebrations for International Day of Peace on Sept. 21.

Peace Day is part of the Commission’s 2010 Year of Peace and Security in Africa program. It will be a day to emphasize non-violence in Africa to show citizens and government officials that living in peace is possible on the continent.

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