American rapper Meek Mill, also known as Robert Rihmeek Williams, has declared his intention to seek Ghanaian citizenship.
He attributes this decision to the systemic challenges faced by Black individuals in the United States.
In a tweet on March 4, he expressed a desire for a new beginning, emphasizing his belief that America is structured to marginalize Black men who resist conformity.
“I wanna get citizenship in Ghana!!!! America made to tear black men down if you don’t follow orders!” he said.
Meek Mill’s announcement sparked diverse reactions on social media, triggering discussions among his followers regarding the implications of his decision. While some applauded the rapper’s choice, citing Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and historical ties to the African diaspora, others raised concerns.
These concerns included recent legislative actions such as the anti-LGBTQ bill passed by the Ghanaian Parliament.
Read some of the reactions below:
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsYou know they are anti gay in Ghana…..
— Norma Kay (@realnorma_kay) March 5, 2024
You can not allow another man to call you "daddy" in Ghana pic.twitter.com/rQLcxQIuiT
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsBrother it’s not safe for you dawg!! pic.twitter.com/rirGWGkhq2
— justhugee (@Justhugee) March 5, 2024
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsWhy not Nigeria 🇳🇬 ???
— Thee Baby (@Blac_Eve1) March 5, 2024
Don’t you know we the giant of Africa ?
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsWhat are you looking for in Ghana, that's not a country for a proper artiste as big as you. Come to Nigeria
— Krysty (@TweetbyChris) March 5, 2024
Even their biggest artiste kweku lives in nigeria
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsI don’t make fun of Africans stop setting that black hatred narrative I was just in Ghana in Africa with the slums day and night outside my hotel and I hung with them everyday I felt love of black people I’ve never felt in America https://t.co/oHusgiTxaW
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) March 6, 2024
