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Batonga! Angelique Kidjo on the Importance of Girls' Education

490 views · Published 3 July 2014 · 3:22 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: WISE Channel · 2014 · Education

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Besides singing, "Africa's premier diva" (Time Magazine) also travels the world advocating on behalf of children in her capacity as a UNICEF and Oxfam goodwill Ambassador. She created her own charitable foundation, Batonga, dedicated to supporting the education of young girls in Africa. 

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