Award winning American rapper and actor Ludacris is officially a Gabonese citizen, proudly celebrating the milestone during a special family visit to his wife’s homeland. He is in Gabon with his wife, Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, and their children, reconnecting with her roots and embracing the culture that is now a part of his own identity.

Ludacris' wife, Eudoxie, a philanthropist and fitness advocate, was born in Gabon and spent much of her early life there before moving to the United States. She has always spoken proudly about her Gabonese heritage, and their marriage has built a beautiful cultural bridge between the U.S. and Gabon.

The couple married in 2014 and share a daughter named Cadence, born in 2015. Ludacris, whose real name is Christopher Bridges, also has other children from previous relationships, and the entire family has expressed excitement about their deepening connection to Africa.

This isn’t Ludacris’s first trip to the continent, but it’s among the most meaningful. Gaining Gabonese citizenship is not just symbolic for the rapper it’s a heartfelt embrace of his wife’s ancestry and a gift to their children, who now proudly carry a dual heritage.

Social media is buzzing with congratulations and admiration for Ludacris, with fans across Africa and beyond praising his commitment to family and cultural roots. His citizenship reflects a broader trend of African-American celebrities reconnecting with their African ancestry and celebrating unity across the diaspora.