Hollywood film star couple receive Guinean citizenship through DNA testing
On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good were granted Guinean citizenship during a formal ceremony. The event was overseen by representatives of the Guinean government, including associates of President General Mamadi Doumbouya.
On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good were granted Guinean citizenship during a formal ceremony. The event was overseen by representatives of the Guinean government, including associates of President General Mamadi Doumbouya.
Citizenship and Diplomatic Recognition
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good, who are married, have traced their lineage to Guinea through DNA testing. As a result, they received diplomatic passports from senior officials. Djiba Diakité, the Chief of Staff to the President of Guinea, presented the passports, emphasizing their role in representing Guinea globally.
The couple arrived in Conakry on Fri, Oct 20, 2023, and were greeted by Guinean officials and local musicians. During their visit, Meagan Good expressed gratitude for the warm reception, while Jonathan Majors expressed a commitment to contribute to Guinea in his professional capacity.
On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good were granted Guinean citizenship during a formal ceremony.
Their visit includes a tour of significant historical sites in the Boké region, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts. This area is historically significant as a location where enslaved people were deported to the Americas. The initiative is part of a broader effort to connect descendants of enslaved people with their heritage.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
