Adonis vs Angélique Kidjo
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Compare the life timelines of Adonis (1930–present) and Angélique Kidjo (1960–present) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 66 years, from 1960 to 2026.
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Adonis (1930–present)
- — Born in Al Qassabin, Syria Verified
- — Adopted the pen name Adonis Verified
- — Graduated in philosophy from Damascus University Verified
- — Imprisoned in Syria for membership of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party Verified
- — Moved to Beirut and later took Lebanese citizenship Verified
- — Co-founded the poetry journal Shi'r with Yusuf al-Khal Verified
- — Founded the journal Mawaqif Verified
- — Completed a doctorate at Saint Joseph University in Beirut Verified
- — Settled in Paris Verified
- — Awarded the Goethe Prize of the city of Frankfurt Verified
Angélique Kidjo (1960–present)
- — Born in Ouidah, Dahomey (now Benin) Verified
- — Moved to Paris Verified
- — Married musician and producer Jean Hébrail Verified
- — Released the album Logozo on Island Records Verified
- — Moved to New York City
- — Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Verified
- — Founded the Batonga Foundation Verified
- — Won her first Grammy Award, for the album Djin Djin Verified
- — Won the Grammy for Best World Music Album for Celia Verified
- — Awarded the Polar Music Prize Verified