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Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo Grants Citizenship to Music Icon Stevie Wonder

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President Akufo-Addo has conferred citizen status on American musician and songwriter Stevie Wonder.

Stevie Wonder arrived in Ghana on Monday, May 13. The 74-year-old American music icon, who is in the country with his family, will hold both his American citizenship and that of Ghana.

At a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House, Mr. Wonder expressed delight at the honor done him.

In 2021, Stevie Wonder announced his decision to relocate to Ghana permanently.

Known in real life as Stevland Hardaway Morris, Stevie Wonder is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres, including R&B, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz.

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