From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
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In recent years, African countries have been actively courting Black American celebrities, offering citizenship and promoting a reconnection to ancestral roots. This trend has seen figures like Samuel L. Jackson (Gabon), Ciara (Benin), Stevie Wonder (Ghana), and Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors (Guinea) obtaining citizenship in these nations. The celebrities often participate in publicized citizenship ceremonies and tours, sharing the experiences on social media. African governments frame these initiatives as a way to strengthen pan-Africanism and welcome descendants of the diaspora "home." Ghana, for example, has offered citizenship to people of African descent for a decade, inspiring similar programs in other countries like Benin. This resurgence of transatlantic connection is often facilitated by DNA testing, which helps African Americans trace their ancestry.
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