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US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin

Ciara is among the first descendants of enslaved people granted citizenship by Benin
U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people.
U.S singer Ciara gets Benin citizenship under new slave descendent law
"I feel incredibly proud to be a part of the importance of this moment. The significance of this moment and what it means is so special, so powerful, and I feel inspired", the singer said in her speech at the ceremony.
US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new origins law
US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering nationality to the descendants of slaves. In an Instagram post the Grammy award-winner said she was "honoured",
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Singer Ciara gains Benin citizenship under Afro-descendant law, honoring slave trade history and Black diaspora heritage.
Ciara granted citizenship by Benin
U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people. (July 29)
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American singer Ciara has become a citizen of Benin under a new law that grants citizenship to the descendants of enslaved people with roots in Africa.
New Benin law offers citizenship to descendants of African slaves
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