US Film Stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors Granted Citizenship in Guinea
Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors reconnect with African roots through Guinean citizenship
- US actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors are granted Guinean citizenship after tracing their ancestry through DNA testing.
- Citizenship ceremony featured traditional music, dance, and the symbolic presentation of kola nuts.
- The couple plans to maintain a long-term connection with Guinea, exploring cultural and personal ties to the country.
Husband-and-wife actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have officially become citizens of Guinea after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation through DNA testing.
Majors, known for roles in Creed and Ant-Man, said the new citizenship allows the couple to “bridg[e] the gap” between their identities as entertainers and members of the African diaspora.
“We just want to say thank you so much,” added Good, famed for Think Like a Man, who noted that this was her first visit to Guinea.
The citizenship ceremony aligns with regional initiatives encouraging people of African descent to reconnect with their heritage and explore opportunities on the continent.
The private cultural event, organized by the Ministry of Culture, took place Friday at Gbassi Kolo, a tourist and cultural centre. Djiba Diakité, Minister and Chief of Staff of the Presidency, presented the passports on behalf of President Mamadi Doumbouya.
“We both believe that you are among the worthy sons and daughters of Guinea to represent our country and the red and green flag throughout the world,” Diakité said.
Guests enjoyed traditional music and dance performances, including the djembe, a drum celebrated globally for its rhythms and cultural significance. Ahead of the ceremony, the actors were presented with kola nuts, a symbolic West African gesture representing hospitality, friendship, peace, and life.
When asked about their long-term plans in Guinea, the couple told the BBC by email:
“We could absolutely see ourselves having a home here and spending meaningful time in Guinea. This is not a fleeting connection – it’s something we see as long-term and evolving.”
Good, 44, and Majors, 36, began dating in May 2023 and married last year. Their union followed a challenging period in Majors’ life, including a 2024 US probation sentence related to an assault case and completion of a 52-week domestic violence intervention program.
The couple arrived at Conakry’s Gbessia International Airport early Friday, receiving a warm welcome from officials and local musicians. During their stay, they are scheduled to tour Boké, a coastal region historically tied to the transatlantic slave trade.
In recent years, several international celebrities have pursued African citizenship, reflecting growing interest in reconnecting with ancestral roots.
