Celebrities in Ghana for year of the return


Fun facts

  • Year of the return is a movement, that marks 400 years of the first African slave landing in Virginia. This movement was led by the Ghanaian government to encourage African diasporans back to the country.
  • Cape Coast Castle was once one of the most important territories for holding slaves before they were shipped away.
  • Ghana is the first sub-Saharan African country to gain indepence.
  • Ghana was once known as "Ancient Ghana" located a bit north of the current day location. Ruled by "The Warrior King" (translated from the present day name Ghana).
  • Lake Volta, in the Volta region of Ghana is the world’s largest man-made lake.

Cardi B

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American rapper and actress known for music such as "Bodak Yellow", "I like it", "Money", "Bartier Cardi" and "Please Me". She is also know for movies such as "Hustlers".

Conan O'Brien

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Tv personality, host, comedian and writer for shows such as "Saturday Night Live" and "Conan".

Jidenna

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American singer and actor known for music such as "Classic Man", "Chief Don't Run", "The Let Out", "Bambi" and "Little Bit More". He is also know for shows such as "Insecure" and "Luke Cage".

Ludacris

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American rapper and actor known for music such as "What's Your Fantasy?", "Act A Fool", "Number One Spot", "Get Back", "Money Maker" and "Rollout". Also known for Movies such as "2 Fast 2", "Fast Five", "Fast & Furious 6" and "The Fate of the Furious"

Naomi Campbell

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British runway supermodel and actress known for shows such as "Star", "Empire", "America's Next Top Model". She is also know for Michael Jackson's "In The Closet".

Rick Ross

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American rapper and actor known for music such as "Aston Martin Music", "Hustlin'", "Diced Pineapples", "Stay Schemin'", "B.M.F (Blowing' Money Fast)" and "Money in the Grave". Also known for Movies such as "Superfly", "Uncle Drew", "Ride Along 2" and "Coming 2 America"

Steve Harvey

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American TV host, personality, comedian and actor know for shows such as "Steve Harvey Show", "My Wife and Kids", "The Parkers" and "Me And The Boys". Also known for movies such as "Love Don't Cost A Thing" , "Think Like A Man", "Fighting Temptations" and "You Got Served".

T.I.

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American rapper and actor known for songs such as "Whatever You Like", "Live Your Life", "What You Know", "Big Things Poppin'", "Rubberband Man", "Bring Em Out", "Live in the Sky" and "Top Back". Also known for movies such as "Atl" , "Ant-Man", "Dolemite Is My Name" and "The Trap".

Tameka Dianne "Tiny" Harris

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American actress and singer (former member of girl group Xscape) known for songs such as "Understanding", "What You Gon Do?", "Just Kickin' It", "My Little Secret" and "Who Can I Run To". She is also known for movies and shows such as "Meet The Blacks", "Star", "Family Time" and "Entourage". .