Ciara Granted Beninese Citizenship During West Africa Visit
Ciara just added a powerful chapter to her legacy—one rooted in identity, culture, and coming full circle. During a recent trip to West Africa, the singer was officially granted Beninese citizenship in a deeply emotional ceremony that honored her ancestral roots.
At just 39, Ciara stood alongside Benin’s Ministers of Tourism and Justice, holding back tears as she accepted her certificate of citizenship. She called the moment “one of the most meaningful of my life,” signaling just how much this gesture of connection meant to her.
Ciara now joins a growing list of Black American artists reclaiming their African lineage through dual citizenship. Ludacris and his children made headlines in 2020 when they became citizens of Gabon. For Ciara, this milestone is more than symbolic—it’s a spiritual return and a public embrace of her heritage.
Her journey to Benin doesn’t just add another line to her bio—it adds heart. It’s a reminder that healing, identity, and pride can all live in the same story. And that story? It’s one we can all be proud of.
