Legendary musician Stevie Wonder, famous for hits like “Superstition” and “Isn’t She Lovely,” has officially become a citizen of Ghana.
On his 74th birthday, Ghana’s president granted him citizenship, a special moment celebrated with a birthday cake adorned with the Ghanaian flag.
Despite being born and raised in Michigan, USA, Wonder has always felt a deep connection to Ghana, even considering moving there in the past to escape racial injustice.
He’s not alone in this connection; other African-American figures like W.E.B. Du Bois and Martin Luther King Jr. have also been drawn to Ghana for its pan-African ideals.
Ghana itself has been actively welcoming Africans from the diaspora, offering citizenship to those who wish to return to their roots.
Wonder’s new citizenship is seen as a significant step in this effort, and he’s already planning to support initiatives for Ghanaian youth.
It’s a heartwarming story of homecoming and embracing heritage, with Stevie Wonder now proudly calling Ghana his new home.
(Adapted from BBC News)
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