“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, a school counselor currently living and working in China, was born in New York to Jamaican parents. A graduate of Alabama A&M University, she has long been driven by a desire to uncover her family’s ancestral roots. Since childhood, she has felt a deep connection to Africa and a persistent curiosity about the country/countries from which her ancestors came.
“I’ve always wanted to know where I belong and which African country my family came from. Ever since I was a child, I dreamed about Africa constantly,” Kisha recalls.
In 2015, her search for answers led her to African Ancestry’s DNA testing service, which traced her maternal lineage to Cameroon.
In the following video diary, Kisha documents her inspiring journey of self-discovery, sharing the steps she has taken to reconnect with her heritage and reflecting on her hopes for the future.
WE WISH YOU MUCH LUCK KEESH!!
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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
