Conakry, Guinea — Hollywood actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good officially obtained Guinean citizenship on Friday in a ceremony celebrating their ancestral roots. The event was presided over by senior officials close to Guinean President General Mamadi Doumbouya, who presented the couple with diplomatic passports.
The married couple traced their Guinean heritage through DNA testing, a journey that allowed them to reconnect with their ancestral homeland. “From now on, you will represent our country and its red, gold, and green flag all over the world,” said Djiba Diakité, chief of staff to the president of Guinea, as he handed them their new passports.
A Personal and Professional Milestone
Majors and Good tied the knot last year after a turbulent period in Majors’ life, which included a 2024 probation sentence in the United States following an assault conviction. Despite personal challenges, Majors has earned critical acclaim for roles in Da 5 Bloods, Lovecraft Country, and as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The couple arrived in Conakry on Friday morning, receiving a warm welcome from government officials and local musicians. Good expressed gratitude for the reception, saying, “It’s good to be home.” Majors pledged to contribute to Guinea using his expertise, stating, “We are that much more emboldened to come here, to come back home and to help out any way we can. Really put us to work.”
Honoring Ancestry and History
Guinea has previously offered citizenship to descendants of enslaved peoples as part of efforts to help them reclaim their heritage and encourage cultural and economic engagement with the continent. During their visit, Majors and Good will tour sites in the Boké region, a historically significant area from which enslaved Africans were shipped to the Americas. The Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts organized the tour to highlight Guinea’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.
The ceremony underscores a growing movement among African nations to reconnect with the African diaspora, celebrate shared heritage, and foster global cultural and economic ties. For Majors and Good, the citizenship represents both a personal homecoming and an opportunity to make an impact in the country of their ancestors.
