Stevie Wonder Joins A List Of Black Entertainers Achieving Dual Nationality After Obtaining Ghanaian Citizenship

On his 74th birthday, legendary musician Stevie Wonder received Ghanaian citizenship.

The “Isn’t She Lovely” diva came in the nation on Monday and was granted citizenship at Jubilee House in Accra after registering. The documents were given to the 25-time Grammy Award winner by Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo.

People who are born in Ghana or who are permanent residents of Ghana after a predetermined period of time are usually awarded Ghanaian nationality. Wonder made references to moving to the nation in 1994 because he thought the circumstances there were better. In an interview with Oprah in 2021, years later, he reiterated same feelings. Wonder declared that the racial tensions in the United States were the reason he was heading to Ghana permanently. It seems Wonder is finally bringing his aspirations of living overseas to fruition.

Videos of Wonder’s entry into the nation show him being welcomed by drummers. He even started playing the drums to join in the festivities. Wonder apparently has plans to enhance the nation’s music programs.

Superstar Wonder is by no means the only one to apply for citizenship in different countries. For a variety of reasons, a number of celebrities have taken this decision. These four people also obtained citizenship outside of the United States.