Ciara traces her roots to Benin and becomes a Citizen

Grammy-winning R&B star Ciara recently took a powerful step to reconnect to her African heritage by becoming a citizen of the Republic of Benin. She was one of those granted citizenship under the country’s new law for descendants of enslaved Africans. The ceremony, held in the coastal city of Cotonou, marked an emotional and historic moment for Ciara and for the growing movement of African Americans seeking deeper ties with the continent. Benin joins other African nations, like Ghana... Read More