Majors, known for his roles in Creed and Ant-Man, said the citizenship will help them connect their careers with their African heritage and strengthen their ties to the continent as members of the African diaspora.
Meagan Good, widely recognized for Think Like a Man, said, “We want to sincerely thank everyone,” noting that this is her first visit to Guinea.
The citizenship ceremony was held in a traditional cultural setting at the Gbassi Kolo Center for Culture and Tourism. The Minister of Culture and Head of the Presidential Office, Djiba Diakité, officially handed over their passports on behalf of President Mamadi Doumbouya.
He stated, “We trust that as distinguished children of Guinea, they can represent our country and our red-and-green flag across the world.”
Guests enjoyed traditional Guinean music and dance during the event, including djembe performances, which have helped Guinea gain international recognition for its music heritage.
Regarding their future in Guinea, the couple told the BBC that they may establish a home in the country and spend meaningful time there. They emphasized that this marks the beginning of a long-term connection.
Meagan Good is 44, and Jonathan Majors is 36. The couple began dating in May 2023 and married last year.
Their marriage followed a challenging period in Majors’ life. In 2024, he faced a temporary imprisonment sentence in the United States over an incident involving his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. He was also required to complete a 52-year program focused on domestic violence education and prevention.
During their stay in Guinea, they are expected to visit Boké, a historic region known for its colonial and slave-trade past. It remains unclear whether they plan to invest in or relocate permanently to Guinea.
In recent years, many celebrities have acquired African citizenship. The trend began in 2019 when Ghana launched the “Year of Return,” encouraging descendants of the diaspora to return and invest. Stevie Wonder notably participated in the initiative in 2024.
Other celebrities who have gained African citizenship include American singer Ciara, who became a citizen of Benin last year, and Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson, who received Gabonese citizenship in 2020.
Guinea has a history of welcoming human rights activists and members of the African diaspora. In the 1960s, South African singer Miriam Makeba and her husband, American activist Stokely Carmichael, relocated to Guinea.
Makeba had lost her South African citizenship due to her anti-apartheid activism, and Carmichael’s U.S. visa was revoked due to his Black Power advocacy.
Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have arrived in Guinea to receive citizenship of Guinea after tracing their ancestry through DNA testing