In the general public’s opinion, there is still a difference between people from Africa and the African American. Slavery which lasted m...
In the general public’s opinion, there is still a difference between people from Africa and the African American. Slavery which lasted more than four centuries definitely annihilated the autochthons and played a major role in the spiritual schism between these distant relatives. The massive and industrial deportation of hundred thousands of people treated and traded like cattle in America and the Carribean forced them to build a new identity in order to accomodate but especially to survive in their whole new environment.
Despite the numerous common points as regards customs and lifestyle, a large number of afros still don’t see the obvious bond that exists between the African, the African American and the Carribean. However a small portion of African American popular figures from the second, third or fourth generation are well-aware of their African roots and fully embrace their heritage even claiming kinship with their country of origin. These are the African American celebrities who acknowledge their African lineage.
–French Montana
Born Karim Kharbouch in Rabat, Morroco to Morrocan parents. He also has some Somali in him.
-Wale
His government name is Olubowale Victor Akintimehin. The Dc rapper’s parents are from Nigeria
-Tinashe
The R&B songstress whose real name is Tinashe Jorgenson Kachingwe has some Zimbabwean from her father.
-Charli XCX
Although she’s British, the pop superstar has Ugandan origins from her mother.
-Amber Rose
Wiz Khalifa’s ex wife has Cape Verdean heritage.
-Vic Mensa
The Chicagoan rapper has Ghanaian roots from his father
-Nipsey Hussle
The L.A rapper has an Eritrean father
-The Weeknd
The Canadian vocalist has an Ethiopian background
-Jidenna
Janelle Monae’s protégé has some Nigerian heritage from his father. His name even means “To embrace the father” in Ibo.
source : TRACE
