Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors Embrace Guinean Citizenship Through Ancestry Discovery

Actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have traveled to Guinea, where they were granted citizenship after discovering their roots in the West African nation through genetic testing.

Majors, known for his roles in *Creed* and *Ant-Man*, expressed that this new citizenship will help them “bridge the gap” in their journeys as entertainers and members of the African diaspora.

Good, recognized for her role in *Think Like a Man*, expressed her gratitude during her first visit to Guinea, stating how thankful they are for the opportunity.

The citizenship ceremony was part of an initiative aimed at encouraging people of African descent to reconnect with their heritage and contribute to the continent’s growth.

Hosted at the Gbassi Kolo cultural center, the event featured a presentation of passports by Djiba Diakité, chief of staff to President Mamadi Doumbouya.

Diakité praised the couple, saying they embody the spirit of Guinea and will represent the nation worldwide, as guests enjoyed traditional music and dance performances.

In a statement to the BBC, the couple conveyed their vision of spending significant time in Guinea, expressing intentions for a long-term relationship with the country.

Good, 44, and Majors, 36, who started dating in May 2023 and married last year, are making headlines not just for their citizenship, but also for their personal lives, including Majors’ recent legal troubles.

Upon arrival at Conakry’s Gbessia International Airport, they received a warm welcome from officials and musicians, indicating the country’s hospitality.

Recently, numerous celebrities have pursued African citizenships, starting from Ghana’s “Year of Return” initiative in 2019, encouraging those with African heritage to return and invest.

Prominent figures include Stevie Wonder, who accepted Ghanaian citizenship in 2024, and other stars like Ciara and Samuel L. Jackson who have also taken up citizenships in Benin and Gabon respectively.

Guinea has historically welcomed individuals from the African diaspora, with notable examples like musician Miriam Makeba and civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael, who found refuge in the country during times of political turmoil.