• Rapper and musician Drake makes a recent discovery of the ancestry of his father.

• This highlights the importance of carrying out DNA tests in testing one’s ancestry and heritage.

Canadian rapper and musician, Drake recently posted on his Instagram proof that his father has Nigerian ancestry. The post included a screenshot of his father’s DNA test results, which showed that he is 30 percent Nigerian.

The Canadian rapper and musician whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham has always been proud of his mixed heritage, which includes African-American, Jewish, and Canadian roots. The artist was pleasantly surprised when he found out about his Nigerian ancestry. 

The DNA test also revealed that Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, has a multi-ethnic background, with roots in Mali, Benin, and Togo. Although he has roots in some African countries, Nigeria is the primary ethnic group in his DNA, with a representation of 28% of Cameroon, Congo, and Western Bantu Peoples following closely.

His excitement was not hidden as he openly expressed excitement at the discovery in his Instagram post, stating “My dad is a proud Black man, full stop. He has been my biggest inspiration in life, and seeing this result makes me even more proud to be black.”

The post sparked a lot of reaction from Nigerians on Twitter, with many expressing their delight at having a popular artist like Drake identify with their culture. Being known to be famous jokesters, Nigerians made jokes about this discovery saying that were ready to adopt Drake as one of their own.

The significance of this discovery cannot be overemphasized as it highlights the importance of DNA testing in tracing one’s ancestry and heritage. With the increasing popularity of DNA testing, many people around the world are discovering their hidden ancestral roots and embracing their diverse heritage.

Drake’s revelation of his Nigerian ancestry has sparked considerable excitement and pride among Nigerians worldwide. This discovery further emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s heritage and encourages others to explore their ancestry through DNA testing.