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Ciara becomes Benin citizen under law

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.

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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.

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Ciara granted Benin citizenship under new law for descendants of enslaved Africans

US Grammy winner Ciara becomes one of the first public figures to gain Benin citizenship under My Afro Origins Law.

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Ciara ‘Levels Up’ With Benin Citizenship, Celebrates Milestone In Emotional Ceremony

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EFCC goes after 47 fraudsters in Benin, recovers 16 exotic cars

The EFCC said they were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet- related fraud.

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Benin names Spike Lee and wife ambassadors for African-Americans in the US

Benin has appointed renowned American filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, a seasoned producer and author, as ...

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Spike Lee And His Wife Appointed Benin Ambassadors For African Americans In The US

Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee will be bridging gaps after being named Benin’s official ambassadors to African Americans in ...

Wood Bat Little League Tournament In Robbinsdale This Weekend To Benefit Baseball In Benin, West Africa

We're supplying players in Benin with much needed training and equipment to help grow the game globally” - Wally Langfellow - BIB program founder ROBBINSDALE, MN, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 ...

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate Presidents of Benin, Switzerland on National Days

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to President Patrice Talon of Benin, and President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation on the ...

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Watch first teaser of epic 1897 Benin fantasy film ‘Osamede’ (VIDEO)

Directed by James Omokwe and starring Ivie Okujaye Egboh, the film follows a young orphan girl destined to become the ...

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