108-year-old American Woman And Her 101-year-old Brother To Naturalise And Become Ghanaian Citizens

A 108-year-old American woman and her 101-year-old brother are both on the verge of naturalising to become Ghanaian citizens.

The duo take their citizenship oaths Tuesday, February 28th 2023.

Viola Fletcher and Van Ellis are both survivors of the infamous Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, a dark moment in American history.

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The Tulsa race massacre, which occurred in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was a mob attack of white racists on African Americans. It left about 300 dead, hundreds more injured, and 10,000 African Americans homeless.

Viola and Ellis both survived the massacre and in 2021, visited Ghana for the first time and indicated a willingness to become citizens.

 The citizenship ceremony is organized by the Ghana Tourism Authority, members of the government, and H.E. Dr. Erieka Bennett, the founder, and head of mission at the Diaspora African Forum.

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ghana Tourism Authority will host the 11 a.m. event.

In 2021, the Ghana Tourism Authority, Diaspora Africa Forum, and Osu Traditional Council honoured Fletcher and Ellis in Accra with a naming ceremony. Fletcher received the name Naa Lameley whilst Ellis was given the name Bio Lantey.

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Both received certificates with their new African names.

Source: GhanaCelebrities.Com