Grammy award winning gospel artiste, Lecrae, has given himself a mixture of Yoruba and Igbo names, after finding out his ancestors came from Nigeria, glamsquad reports.
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Taking to his Instagram page on Friday December 16, the ‘Jireh’ hit maker said that his Nigerian name is ‘Adewale Obinna,’ after visiting Nigeria for a concert.
He said a DNA test carried out shows his ancestors came from Nigeria and that he has experienced love and kindness like no other while visiting Nigeria.
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He wrote;
First time in Nigeria. My DNA test confirms this is one of the countries my ancestors were brought from. I have experienced love like none other. Care, kindness, grace, and love.
I came here as LECRAE.
But my Nigerian name is
Adewale Obinna.