Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country. The law aims to grant citizenship to descendants of enslaved people. The honor and follow-up ceremony are part of Benin's broader initiative to attract the Black diaspora back home.RELATED: Love On Lock! Russell Wilson Showers Ciara With Love In Sweet 9-Year Wedding Anniversary Tribute (WATCH)Ciara Is Called Home!The Grammy-winning performer acquired her Benin citizenship at a ceremony in Cotonou on Saturday (July 26), per the Associated Press.