Renowned Jamaican reggae artist Gramps Morgan has shared that DNA analysis shows he is 46% Ghanaian, highlighting a major part of his family heritage tied to the West African nation.
The singer made the announcement during his performance at the High-Level Consultative Conference on “Next Steps,” organized under the United Nations Resolution addressing the descendants of enslaved Africans. The event took place in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Morgan, who identifies as a descendant of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, explained that he had long researched his background to uncover the truth. “When I took the DNA test, it revealed I am 46% Ghanaian. So let the truth be told,” he stated.
He noted that the results have deepened his sense of connection to Africa and the broader experiences of people of African descent in the diaspora.
Additionally, the artist voiced continued backing for reparations efforts, a cause that Ghana is actively leading on the global stage.
The conference gathered international leaders, diplomats, and key stakeholders to explore practical ways forward in carrying out the UN’s framework on the lasting effects of slavery and its consequences for the descendants of those who were enslaved.
