Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors Granted Guinean Citizenship

Conakry — Hollywood actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have been granted citizenship of Guinea, following DNA tests that traced their ancestral roots to the West African nation, Guinean authorities have confirmed, according to the report by BBC News

The couple travelled to Guinea this week, where they were formally welcomed and presented with passports during an official ceremony organised by the country’s Ministry of Culture and Identity. The event took place at the Gbassi Kolo cultural centre on Friday and forms part of broader regional efforts to reconnect members of the African diaspora with the continent.

Jonathan Majors, known for his roles in Creed and Ant-Man, described the decision to acquire Guinean citizenship as both personal and symbolic, saying it represents a way to align their professional lives with their African heritage and strengthen ties between Africa and its global diaspora.

Meagan Good, best known for films such as Think Like a Man, expressed gratitude to Guinean authorities and said the visit marked her first time in the country. “There is nothing more we wish to say than thank you,” she said.

Official Reception in Conakry

The actors arrived at Conakry’s Gbessia International Airport on Friday morning, where they were greeted by government officials, traditional music, and cultural performers. During their stay, the couple are also expected to visit Boké, a coastal region historically associated with transatlantic slavery, where captives were once held before being transported overseas.

Guinea’s Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Presidency, Djiba Diakité, presented the citizenship documents on behalf of President Mamadi Doumbouya, telling the actors they were now considered ambassadors of Guinean identity on the global stage.

“We hope you will be among the sons and daughters who proudly represent Guinea and our flag around the world,” he said.

Long-Term Ties Under Consideration

Asked about their future plans, the couple told the BBC in an email exchange that they could envision establishing a home in Guinea and spending extended periods in the country.