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Recently the golden globe and Oscar winner was in Nigeria to visit his ancestral land. A couple of years back, he found his true identity after a DNA test was conducted and his roots were traced to Nkwere village in Imo state- Eastern Nigeria. The king of Nkwere land and the 20 cheives representing all the tribes there welcomed Forest Whitaker in the traditional way and gave him a cheiftancy title. it was a really emotional time for Whitaker and his friend Danny Glover, another Hoolywood star who was also given a cheftancy title as well. I was present there though it took me a while to believe i was. thank God i took alot of pictures. So, YES, Forest Whitaker is a NIGERIAN. We are truly proud.
Rachel O,
Newswatch Journalist- In Nigeria.
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What is the birth name of Forest Whitaker?
Forest Whitaker's birth name is Forest Steven Whitaker.
What is Forest Whitaker's birthday?
Forest Whitaker was born on July 15, 1961.
How many children does forest Whitaker have?
Three Biological: Sonnet Noel Whitaker, True Whitaker and Ocean Whitaker One Step: Autumn
When was Forest Whitaker's son Ocean born?
April 13 , 1991
Do forest whitaker got kids?
he have 2 kids
Who is jody in the crying game?
The actor is Forest Whitaker
Who is Forest Whitaker agent?
William Morris Endeavor
How did the DNA discover forest whitaker is from Nigeria?
The technology now exists to trace the mother's or father's line back hundreds of years. This combined with databases of information about ethnic/linguistic groups in a particular area and, in some cases, the results can be pretty specific. For a scientific explanation see the Wikipedia. I am sure Forest Whitaker has the money to apply all resources available in order to research his genealogy.
What is Forest Whitaker famous for?
Forest Whitaker first acted as Charles Jefferson in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Does Forest Whitaker have a dog?
yep its a boxer named Bruno
Is forest whitaker dead?
Yes, the Academy Award winner will star in CBS' new "Criminal Minds" spinoff. It it scheduled to air in 2011.
You were a samurai philosopher a brutal king and a kidnapped soldier Who are you?
Forest Whitaker
