US Actors Meagan Good, Jonathan Majors to Get Guinea Citizenship

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors are set to be granted Guinean citizenship after DNA tests traced their ancestry to the West African nation.

The married Hollywood couple recently arrived in Guinea, where they are expected to take part in a private citizenship ceremony organised by the country’s Ministry of Culture. The event is part of broader regional efforts encouraging people of African descent to reconnect with their heritage and invest in the continent.

Speaking upon arrival, Good said she was happy to be in Guinea, describing the visit as her first to the country. Majors added that he was looking forward to meeting local communities and exploring the capital alongside his wife.

The ceremony is scheduled to take place at a newly developed tourist garden on the outskirts of Conakry. During their stay, the actors are also expected to visit Boké, a coastal region known for its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade.

Good, 44, and Majors, 36, began dating in 2023 and married last year. Their visit comes amid continued interest from global celebrities in acquiring African citizenship, a movement that gained prominence following Ghana’s “Year of Return” initiative launched in 2019.

Several high-profile figures, including musicians and actors, have since taken up citizenship in African countries as part of cultural reconnection efforts.

Guinea has historically welcomed members of the African diaspora, including notable activists and artists during the post-independence era. Despite political challenges in recent years, the country continues to promote cultural diplomacy and heritage tourism.

It remains unclear whether the couple intends to invest in or relocate to Guinea following their citizenship ceremony.

Source: BBC