CONAKRY – In an emotionally resonant journey that highlights the connection between heritage and identity, Hollywood stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have officially become citizens of Guinea. This significant milestone follows the discovery of their ancestral roots in the West African nation through DNA testing.

The couple was granted citizenship during an intimate ceremony held on Friday in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. This weekend, they are set to explore the country’s rich cultural and historical landmarks, offering them a deeper understanding of their newfound heritage.

“We consider you to be among the worthy sons and daughters of this nation,” expressed Djiba Diakité, the head of the president’s cabinet. “You carry the spirit of Guinea and its red-yellow-green flag to the world.”

Jonathan Majors, once on the brink of Hollywood superstardom, faced a setback following a 2023 legal incident involving his former girlfriend. Despite earning acclaim for his performances in “Da 5 Bloods” and “Lovecraft Country,” and landing a pivotal role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, his career took a hit. After being convicted on charges of assault and harassment, Marvel Studios dropped him from future projects, and the release of “Magazine Dreams,” once a potential Oscar contender, was postponed until last year.

Meagan Good, also a prominent actor, began her relationship with Majors in 2023 and stood by him throughout his New York trial. The couple got engaged in 2024 and tied the knot last year during a spontaneous ceremony coinciding with Majors’ promotional tour for “Magazine Dreams.”

Guinea is not the first country to award citizenship to descendents of enslaved people. Last year, U.S. singer Ciara became one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin.

Ghana last year naturalized 524 African Americans, after President Nana Akufo-Addo invited them to “come home” in 2019, as part of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in North America in 1619.

Guinea has been ruled by junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya since a 2021 coup. Last month, he was declared the winner of the presidential election after clamping down on opposition and dissents, leaving him with no major opponents.