Ciara Becomes One of 1st Celebrities To Be Granted Citizenship Of Benin

Ciara’s Benin Jersey & Cowrie Crown Are a Gorgeous Tribute to Her Roots

Photo Credit: Ciara/Instagram Ciara knows how to serve a look, but her latest post isn’t just about style. It’s about where she’s been and where she came from. Wearing a bold green and yellow jersey with “Benin” front and centre, Ciara looks straight into the camera like she knows exactly who she is. “West Africa” sits just beneath it, along with the national flag and the whole vibe is giving ancestral pride. She pairs it with a full gorgeous af…

US Singer Ciara Becomes Benin Citizen under New Slavery Descendants Law

US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering nationality to the descendants of slaves. In an Instagram post the Grammy award-winner said she was “honoured”, adding “thank you Benin for opening your arms and your heart to me”. The citizenship scheme is part of an initiative by the small West African country to build ties with the African diaspora and boost cultural tourism…

Ciara Becomes One of 1st Celebrities To Be Granted Citizenship Of Benin

Ciara adds another monumental accomplishment to her incredible career. The Grammy-winning singer and style icon has officially become a citizen of the Republic of Benin. One of the first high-profile Americans to receive citizenship through the West African nation’s new My Afro Origins initiative. The program invites descendants of enslaved Africans to reclaim ancestral ties and reconnect with the homeland torn from their lineage centuries ago. …

US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law - Ghana Weekend

US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering nationality to the descendants of slaves. In an Instagram post the Grammy award-winner said she was “honoured,” adding “thank you Benin for opening your arms and your heart to me.” The citizenship scheme is part of an initiative by the small West African country to build ties with the African diaspora and boost cultural tourism…