Nigerian Center Announces Collaboration with AfricanAncestry.com to Connect African Americans to Their Nigerian Ancestry Through Language Classes
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 12, 2024 – The Nigerian Center is pleased to announce a new partnership with African Ancestry (AfricanAncestry.com), the pioneers of single lineage genetic ancestry tracing for people of African descent. This collaboration offers language classes specifically designed for African Ancestry testers, fostering a deeper connection to cultural roots and heritages in Africa.
Starting fall 2024 the Nigerian Center will provide a variety of language classes, including Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa languages exclusively for African Ancestry customers. The classes are tailored to meet the needs and interests of members who have traced their ancestry to Nigeria using the MatriClan DNA Test Kit and/or the PatriClan DNA Test Kit.
"We are thrilled to partner with African Ancestry to offer these language classes, especially as we see a growing number of Americans with Nigerian ancestry and a rising curiosity about Nigerian culture in America. This collaboration is not just about learning a new language; it's about reconnecting with one's heritage and strengthening cultural identity. We believe that understanding the language of your ancestors can provide a profound sense of empowerment." Gbenga Ogunjimi, Executive Director, Nigerian Center.
“We continually seek out ways to deepen and enhance connections to Africa through testing, education, and experiences,” said Dr. Gina Paige, president and co-founder of AfricanAncestry.com. “This unprecedented partnership underscores that commitment through the expertise and offerings of the Nigerian Center,” said Dr. Paige.
The language classes will be open for registration starting August 2024.
About Nigerian Center:
The Nigerian Center Inc. (501c3) is the first immigrant and cultural center for the Nigerian diaspora in the United States. The Nigerian Center's mission is to offer financial inclusion and social justice opportunities for members of the African immigrant community. We educate, empower, uplift, and assist all immigrant families in acclimating to life in the United States through policy advocacy, cultural, legal aid services, entrepreneurship, and homeownership opportunities. The Nigerian Center is dedicated to promoting and preserving Nigerian culture and providing access to all things Nigerian in the United States.
About African Ancestry:
Founded in 2003 by Dr. Rick Kittles and Dr. Gina Paige, African Ancestry is the world leader in tracing maternal and paternal lineages of African descent. With the industry’s largest and most comprehensive database of indigenous African DNA samples, African Ancestry determines specific countries and ethnic groups of origin with an unrivaled level of detail, accuracy, and confidence. African Ancestry is committed to providing a unique service to the black community by working daily to improve the cultural, emotional, physical, spiritual, and economic wellbeing.
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