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Benin’s President has appointed Spike Lee, an acclaimed filmmaker and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, as thematic ambassadors to the Afro-descendant diaspora in the United States.
Benin’s President has appointed Spike Lee, an acclaimed filmmaker and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, as thematic ambassadors to the Afro-descendant diaspora in the United States.The couple has been tasked with promoting the Beninese government’s programs and initiatives focused on reconnecting Afro-descendants with their roots in Benin through culture, history, and heritage.
Spike Lee, best known for directing Malcolm X and serving as president of the Cannes Film Festival, is also a long-standing advocate for Black communities worldwide.
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In a related effort, Benin has launched a new online portal for Afro-descendants to apply for Beninese nationality. Hundreds have already applied, including Tonya Lee.