Singer Ciara is now officially a citizen of Benin Republic.
On July 26, 2025, the Grammy-winning artist was awarded Beninese citizenship during a moving ceremony held in honor of the United Nations Day for Women and Girls of African Descent. The event celebrated her ancestral connection to the West African nation, which she recently traced.
Ciara received her certificate of citizenship in front of a cheering crowd, marking a powerful moment of reconnection with her African heritage.
Sharing the experience on Instagram on July 28, she posted touching clips from the event and captioned it with a simple yet powerful declaration: “I am Beninoise.”