Imagine discovering a path back to your ancestral homeland, a place where history whispers through ancient routes and memorials. For many descendants of enslaved Africans, this is becoming a reality in Benin,

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

Photo: Getty Images North America Grammy award-winning singer Ciara is among the first public figures to be granted citizenship in the West African country of Benin under a new law offering nationality to descendants of enslaved people.