President Akufo-Addo has conferred Ghanaian citizenship on the legendary American Musician and Songwriter, Steveland Morris, popularly generally known as Stevie Wonder at a ceremony on the Jubilee House in Accra.
This marks a big milestone within the nation’s efforts to draw diasporan Africans and acknowledge excellent contributions to the African diaspora.
President Akufo-Addo praised Stevie Wonder for his excellent contributions to music and his unrelenting dedication to the African diaspora.
He emphasised that Stevie Wonder’s music has been a supply of inspiration to generations of Ghanaians and Africans worldwide and that his go to to Ghana would assist to strengthen the ties between Africa and its diaspora.
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey in his remarks, counseled the President for championing the Year of Return initiative which has up to now culminated within the registration of 252 people from Africa- American and Caribbean Diasporan Communities as Ghanaians.
Stevie Wonder, a long-time admirer of Ghana and its wealthy cultural heritage, expressed deep gratitude, pleasure, and honor bestowed upon him.
According to him, he has been drawn to Ghana’s vibrant tradition and heat hospitality and he was thrilled to now name himself a Ghanaian citizen.
The occasion marked a big second in Ghana’s efforts to have interaction with its diaspora counterparts and acknowledge their excellent contributions to the African diaspora. It is predicted to encourage additional collaboration and change between Ghana and the African diaspora, and cement Ghana’s place as a hub for African cultural and mental excellence.