Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good have officially become citizens of Guinea after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation through DNA testing.
According to the BBC, the couple traveled to Guinea this week, where they were granted citizenship during a private cultural ceremony organized by the country’s Ministry of Culture.
The event took place at Gbassi Kolo, a cultural and tourism center outside the capital, Conakry, and included traditional music and dance performances rooted in Guinean heritage.
Djiba Diakité, Guinea’s minister and chief of staff to the presidency, presented the passports on behalf of President Mamadi Doumbouya. During the ceremony, Diakité addressed the couple directly, telling them, “We both believe that you are among the worthy sons and daughters of Guinea to represent our country and the red and green flag throughout the world.”
Majors, known for his roles in Creed and Marvel’s Ant-Man franchise, described the moment as deeply meaningful. Speaking about the decision to pursue citizenship, he said it was about “bridging the gap” between their work as entertainers and their place within the African diaspora.
Good echoed that sentiment, calling the experience both grounding and emotional, while noting that this was her first time visiting Guinea.
In a statement shared with the BBC following the ceremony, the couple emphasized that their connection to Guinea goes beyond symbolism. “We could absolutely see ourselves having a home here and spending meaningful time in Guinea,” they said. “This is not a fleeting connection — it’s something we see as long-term and evolving.”
Good, 44, and Majors, 36, began dating in 2023 and were married last year. Their trip to Guinea began with an early-morning arrival at Conakry’s Gbessia International Airport, where they were welcomed by officials and musicians and presented with kola nuts.
While in the country, the pair is scheduled to visit Boké, a coastal region tied to the transatlantic slave trade, as part of a broader cultural and historical tour. It remains unclear whether they plan to invest or relocate permanently.