insert_link Africa Stevie Wonder’s Ghanaian citizenship reflects long-standing links between African Americans and the continent By Nemata Blyden, University of Virginia There’s a long history of African Americans settling in Ghana or keeping in close contact with the first African country to gain independence. This relationship has most recently been exemplified by musician Stevie Wonder taking up Ghanaian citizenship. Ghana, which gained independence in 1957, became a beacon for African Americans disenchanted with their country’s racial problems. Ghana’s first prime […] todayJune 3, 2024 5