Grammy-winning Haitian musician and Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean has spoken openly about his connection to Nigeria on several occasions, tracing his ancestral roots back to West Africa through DNA testing and deep-seated cultural ties.
The musician, who spoke about his affinity with Africa in an interview with One54 Africa, noted that it started when he released the song ‘Diallo’ while in New York, United States. The group he was part of, ‘Fugees ‘, came from the word refugees, and as Haitians, they have a long-standing history with the African continent.
In April 2019, Wyclef publicly shared the results of his DNA ancestry test on social media. He revealed that his genetic breakdown tied him directly to Nigeria, famously celebrating the moment by joining Kizz Daniel’s viral #FvckYouChallenge.
In his video post, he declared:
”I just took my DNA test… 100 percent Nigerian Baba!”
Though most Afro-Haitians carry genetic roots spanning
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