Meek Mill
American rapper, Meek Mill, has announced plans to return to Ghana this December, with a specific goal of exploring the historic slave castle in Cape Coast.
The rapper took to his X account to share his intent, expressing a strong interest in learning more about the transatlantic slave trade.
“I might come back to Ghana this winter … if so I’m trying wheelie all the way to the slave castles! I need to go see that,” he posted, referring to his desire to visit the symbolic landmarks tied to the history of slavery.
Meek Mill, who first visited Ghana in December 2022 to perform at Afro Nation, has expressed his admiration for the country and its culture.
During his initial trip, he met with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House, the seat of Ghana’s government, where he filmed portions of a music video, sparking significant debate among Ghanaians.
Earlier this year, Meek Mill hinted at a deeper connection to Ghana by expressing interest in obtaining Ghanaian citizenship.
On March 4, 2024, he tweeted his desire to become a citizen, citing issues of racial oppression in America. “I wanna get citizenship in Ghana!!!! America made to tear Black men down if you don’t follow orders!” he wrote.
Meek Mill’s upcoming visit marks another step in his continued bond with Ghana, as he seeks to deepen his understanding of its history and heritage.