Opinion: The 'door of return' is open for people of African descent

By Kamil Olufowobi, Special for CNN

Updated 0948 GMT (1748 HKT) May 27, 2017

Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British model and designer who began her fashion career at the age of 18 in 1995.
Photos: Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) honorees
Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British model and designer who began her fashion career at the age of 18 in 1995.
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Nigerian Imeime Umana is the first black woman to serve as President of the Harvard Law Review.
Photos: Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) honorees
Nigerian Imeime Umana is the first black woman to serve as President of the Harvard Law Review.
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Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer of Nigerian descent.
Photos: Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) honorees
Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer of Nigerian descent.
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Akon Thiam is a singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor of Senegalese descent.
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Akon Thiam is a singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor of Senegalese descent.
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