“For Africa to me… is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place.” – Maya Angelou
Kisha Hugh is a school counselor currently working in China. Born in New York to Jamaican parents, the Alabama A&M University graduate says she’s always felt a strong need to find out where her ancestors came from. “From when I was a kid, I’ve always been interested in finding where I belong, what African country… I dreamt of Africa constantly,” reflects Kisha.
In 2015, Ms Hugh was able to trace her family’s maternal lineage through African Ancestry‘s DNA testing to the West African nation of Cameroon. In the following video diary, Kisha shares the steps she is taking in her remarkable journey of self-discovery; she also discusses her hopes for the future:
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Blog: keeshgoes2china.wordpress.com
Twitter: @KishaHugh
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/QuintessenceZeta
UPDATE, June 2016
@LemaNsah @IWashington the day has finally come. Boarding my plane to Cameroon. Thank you for helping me make my dream come true. 😘😘
— Kisha Hugh 胡梦汐 (@KishaHugh) June 19, 2016
Introducing Tikar Princess Hounwain of Bankim. @IWashington @AfricanAncestry @LemaNsah pic.twitter.com/sJaNQo6PyG
— Kisha Hugh 胡梦汐 (@KishaHugh) June 25, 2016