The well-known American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder has talked about his strongest connection to becoming a citizen of Ghana and expressed his joy at seeing his goal come true.
The multi-Grammy winner made headlines on Monday, May 13, when, in a ceremony conducted at the Jubilee House, he took the Oath of Allegiance and was given his Certificate of Citizenship, so becoming an official citizen of Ghana.
After declaring his natural desire to be Ghanaian for decades, Stevie Wonder’s official absorption into Ghanaian society is marked by this occasion.
The shrewd singer, who has blessed the world with songs like “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” and “I Just Called to Say I Love You,” said he was happy that what he saw in the spirit of being Ghanaian has become a reality at a press conference held at the African Regent Hotel yesterday in Accra, organized by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).
“As I remember as a little child boy when I was growing up, I listened to the music of Africa, wondering where Africa was and having a connection.
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“Hearing the music of Miriam Makeeba, hearing the music of all the different people, emulating the sound of their voices, saying words that didn’t make any sense to me but I just loved the sound of it and I have always loved to connect back home.
“I’m so happy to be a citizen of Ghana because I love the people and its culture. Even though I wanted this, I didn’t know where and how but I’m happy what I saw in my spirit has become a reality,” he said.
Stevie stated that he is greatly inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. in his efforts to fight for Black Americans’ equal rights and benefits in the United States. He plans to use his newfound citizenship in Ghana to promote unity among Black people worldwide.
