He spoke during Vodun Days 2026, noting that Ciara was granted Beninese citizenship in July 2025 as one of the program’s first beneficiaries, and that he hopes to follow suit. 🇧🇯✨
Wilson confirmed he has begun the citizenship process through an Afro-descendant program launched by a West African nation, part of the My Afro Origins initiative to recognize and restore nationality to diaspora members whose ancestral ties were severed by history. 🗺️🤝
At the event, he discussed legacy and understanding where you come from, saying it’s his first time in Benin and calling becoming a citizen an honor, with a note that their kids might someday pursue it as well. 🗣️❤️👨👩👧
The announcement has no direct impact on his NFL career; the citizenship process is separate from football, and he remains focused on continuing his playing career with the NY Giants while pursuing meaningful off-field initiatives. 🏈➡️🌟
