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

US Grammy winner Ciara becomes one of the first public figures to gain Benin citizenship under My Afro Origins Law.

US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering nationality to the descendants of slaves. In an Instagram post the Grammy award-winner said she was "honoured", adding "thank you Benin for opening your arms and your heart to me".