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Ciara Traces Her Roots to Benin Republic
American singer Ciara has officially traced her roots to the Benin Republic, and on July 26, 2025, she became the first person to receive Beninese citizenship under a new law welcoming Afro-descendants back to their ancestral homeland.
The moment was part of a national ceremony held in Cotonou, organized to celebrate the United Nations International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent. It was also a chance for Benin to begin putting a new law into action, one that gives African descendants of enslaved people the right to return and claim Beninese nationality.

Ciara
Ciara shared her joy in an Instagram post that same day, writing:
Indescribable Joy. July 26, history was made. On this year’s United Nations International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, I was honored to receive Beninese citizenship, becoming the first person in the world granted nationality under this new initiative!
To be welcomed by His Excellency President Patrice Talon, the office of Benin Tourism, and the beautiful people of Benin is a moment I will never forget. Thank you Benin for opening your arms and your heart to me. See you soon. Je suis béninoise.”

Ciara with her Benin people
The singer was officially granted citizenship in a formal event attended by President Talon and Benin’s Minister of Justice, Yvon Détchénou. It was a proud and emotional moment for both Ciara and the country, as she stepped into a piece of her own history while marking a new step for Benin’s efforts to reconnect with the African diaspora.
A Law to Bring People Home
Ciara was granted citizenship under a law passed in September 2024, designed to help descendants of enslaved Africans reconnect with their roots. Under the new law, people who can trace their ancestry back to Benin, through DNA results, family records, or verified stories, can apply for citizenship. They also have to be at least 18, not already a citizen of another African country, and must visit Benin within three years of applying.

Ciara with her Benin people
The goal is to help Afro-descendants build real, lasting ties to the places their ancestors came from before the transatlantic slave trade took them away.
Benin is one of several African countries, alongside Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Gabon, that have started making legal room for this kind of return. But Benin’s law is unique because it gives full legal citizenship, not just residency or honorary titles.

Ciara receiving her citizenship
A Journey Back Through History
After receiving her citizenship, Ciara took time to visit the Slave Route in Ouidah, one of the major slave ports during the transatlantic slave trade. Like many who visit, she walked the same path millions of enslaved people were once forced to take, ending at the Door of No Return, a symbolic spot where captives were taken across the ocean, never to see their homeland again.
According to reports, Ciara called the experience powerful and emotional, describing it as a moment of deep reflection.

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For Benin, this kind of return carries deep meaning. The country has publicly acknowledged its role in the slave trade, and for years, has hosted memorial events and invited descendants of enslaved people to visit. In 1999, former president Mathieu Kérékou even issued a formal apology for Benin’s involvement in the trade during a trip to the U.S.
A New Chapter for Many People
Ciara’s story is part of a much larger move by African countries to open their doors to people of African descent around the world. Though she’s the first, many more are expected to follow in her footsteps.

Ciara
Benin has even created a digital platform, My Afro Origins to help people apply and check if they are eligible.
As for Ciara, this wasn’t just about paperwork or a headline. It was about returning to something real. Her smile during the ceremony said it all, and her words made it even clearer: Je suis béninoise. Meaning: I am a Beninese woman.
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Megan Thee Stallion Makes her Broadway Debut
Megan Thee Stallion is preparing to make her Broadway debut. The Grammy-winning rapper will join the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City. Her run is scheduled from March 24 to May 17, 2026.
Megan will perform the role of Harold Zidler, the flamboyant impresario of the Moulin Rouge nightclub. This casting makes her the first female identifying performer to portray Zidler in any production. The character is traditionally played by male actors.

Megan Thee Stallion: Instagram
“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” Megan said in a statement. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace. Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me.”
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical is based on a 2001 film directed by Baz Luhrmann. The stage adaptation premiered on Broadway in 2019 and quickly became one of the city’s biggest theatrical successes. The production has won multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Megan’s casting arrives as the show approaches the final stretch of its Broadway run.
Producer Carmen Pavlovic said the casting was a “thrilling moment,” adding, “Megan is a true global superstar… This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations.”

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She told fans: “We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there. And yes, there will be a hint of music from her own iconic catalogue.”
This isn’t Megan’s first time acting. She has appeared in the comedy film Dicks: The Musical and made a cameo in the Marvel series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. These appearances showed glimpses of her acting skills.
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Confirms relationship with Sarah Langa
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has made his relationship with lifestyle influencer Sarah Langa public. This ends months of speculations and rumours. The couple’s connection has been widely covered in entertainment news after the Springbok star shared personal content on social media.
Last year, fans watched as the pair appeared together in events and on trips without officially acknowledging anything. At first, Sacha denied they were dating. Earlier reports show that when asked about romance rumours he insisted they “barely know each other” and said they weren’t in a relationship.
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However, that changed recently when he posted a photo story on Instagram wishing Langa a happy birthday while the two were on a trip to Bali. That simple gesture was taken by many as the moment he took the relationship “Instagram official.”
The couples’ age difference has been part of the conversation online. Sacha is 23 years old while Sarah is reported to be 32. This nine-year difference has sparked discussions about modern dating norms. Some compared their pairing to other celebrities with age differences, saying that it’s just a number.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu:Instagram
While Sacha’s public declaration was straightforward, some noted that Sarah’s own social media activity included a more emotional post about feeling undervalued. Her comments on the Threads platform made some followers wonder about her mindset within the relationship.
Sacha is a rising rugby talent while Sarah is a fashion entrepreneur who uses her platforms for business and fashion ventures.What started as rumours and denials has become a publicly acknowledged relationship.
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Mpendulo Dube Addresses Eviction, Criticism and Future Plans
When Mpendulo Dube was evicted from Big Brother Mzansi, he described the moment as significant, particularly because he had previously failed to secure enough votes to enter the house in an earlier season.
Speaking to Independent Online (IOL) after his eviction, Dube reflected on what it meant to finally make it onto the show. “It wasn’t just my dream anymore,” he said. “Other people believed I could be on the show and wanted to see it happen.” He explained that missing out previously had been disappointing, but being voted in this time made him feel accountable to the viewers who supported him.

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During his time in the house, Dube served as Head of House and introduced a rule requiring each housemate to wash their own dishes. The decision was initially met with resistance. In his interview with IOL, he said, “The next day, the same people who were rebellious were washing their plates,” describing the shift he observed after enforcing the rule.
He also addressed criticism circulating on social media about comments suggesting he had referred to himself as an “A-lister.” In an interview with News24, Dube denied assigning himself that label. “If I was going to say something like that, it would sound like something in my lingo,” he said, maintaining that the remark had been taken out of context.

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Looking ahead, Dube confirmed that he plans to return to complete his third year in digital arts. Speaking to SowetanLIVE, he made it clear that long-term plans extend beyond reality television exposure. “Being a celebrity isn’t my end goal,” he said. “I want to create, learn and motivate others to do the same.”
In the same SowetanLIVE interview, Dube also spoke about his connection with fellow housemate Kokii Beuzana and mentioned plans for a “kota date” now that he is out of the house. While he did not define what the relationship might become, he indicated that he is open to seeing how it develops outside the reality television environment.
For Dube, the eviction marked the end of his run on the show, but in his words, it has not changed his intention to build on the visibility the platform provided.
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