Approximately 1.5 million Africans were captured, enslaved, and deported to the New World by Benin's tribal leaders.

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Benin's citizenship law carries significance in part because of the role it played in the transatlantic slave trade.

Ciara, the R&B singer, has become a citizen of Benin under a government scheme for the descendants of African slaves.

Grammy-winning artist Ciara has been granted citizenship in Benin, becoming one of the first prominent individuals to benefit ...

A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from slaves. American singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to take up ...

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