The Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Got Their Own Group of Stars
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Angelique Kidjo — Angelique Sings for the Opening Ceremony of the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo
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8 Oddest Olympic Opening Ceremony Events, opening ceremony
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