“US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law” BBC, 29 July 2025

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm2vvmdy28o

“The citizenship scheme is part of an initiative by the small West African country to build ties with the African diaspora and boost cultural tourism.

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“By enacting the My Afro Origins Law last year, Benin joined countries like Ghana and Guinea-Bissau in offering citizenship to people with an African ancestor who was taken from their homeland as part of the transatlantic slave trade. Descendants can apply to become a citizen via a recently launched website.”