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US film stars reconnect with Guinea through DNA

Hollywood actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have been granted Guinean citizenship after DNA tests linked their ancestry to the West African country, marking a deeply symbolic homecoming.

Welcomed with music, dance, and a private cultural ceremony in Conakry, the couple described the move as a meaningful step toward reconnecting with the African diaspora. Officials hailed them as cultural ambassadors, while the actors signaled interest in building long-term ties, including spending extended time in Guinea.

Their visit reflects a broader trend of African nations, including Ghana and Benin, encouraging descendants of the diaspora to reclaim heritage, invest locally, and forge new cultural bridges, thereby reviving historical bonds between Africa and its global family.

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