Roland Sebastian Martin,  a popular Haitian American journalist, has been made a chief in Cape Coast. He is currently visiting Ghana as part of the Year of Return activities.

An excited Roland posted a video of his coronation on social media saying : ” Today i was crowned a Chief (King) In Cape Coast Ghana.. and this was the coronation ceremony, they handed me the staff of the village and welcomed me into the family! The experience is amazing!!… ”

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Coronation of Roland S Martin as a chief in Cape Coast #ameyawtv

A post shared by Ameyaw Debrah (@ameyaw112) on Dec 21, 2019 at 4:04pm PST

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In the video Mr Martin was seen reciting a traditional oath, administered by some local chiefs.

Currently the Host/Managing Editor of ‘Roland Martin Unfiltered’, Martin was a commentator for TV One, the host of News One Now, and Washington on Watch With Roland S. Martin.

He was also a CNN contributor, appearing on a variety of shows, including The Situation Room, Anderson Cooper’s AC360, and many others. In October 2008, he joined the Tom Joyner Morning Show as senior analyst.

Books authored by Martin include Speak, Brother! A Black Man’s View of America, Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith and The First: President Barack Obama’s Road to the White House as originally reported by Roland S. Martin.

Some of the highlights of his visit to Ghana includes trips to the Elmina and Cape Coast castles .

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Welcome ceremony into Ghana! #rolandmartininghana #yearofreturn

A post shared by Roland S. Martin (@rolandsmartin) on Dec 21, 2019 at 9:04am PST

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This is the Door of no return in the Elmina Dungeon (i refuse to call it a castle).. This was the last door our ancestors took, to be shipped away from their countries, families and loved ones! The year of return marks the 400th year the first ship of African Slaves left the shores of Africa!!.. #unfiltered #yearofreturn #rolandsmartinghana #godboxtours #wearefamily

A post shared by Roland S. Martin (@rolandsmartin) on Dec 21, 2019 at 9:25am PST

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Our first experience when we got to the Cape Coast castle last night was to tell our ancestors that we had arrived, we had libation poured at the foot of the sea. We prayed and they welcomed us! It was a very spiritual experience!!! #unfiltered #yearofreturn #rolandsmartinghana #godboxtours #wearefamily

A post shared by Roland S. Martin (@rolandsmartin) on Dec 21, 2019 at 11:00am PST

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Paying respect to our ancestors! For their strength and bravery!! THIS Canoe Ride was a great experience! Hope you are following my IG stories!? #unfiltered #yearofreturn #rolandsmartinghana #godboxtours #wearefamily

A post shared by Roland S. Martin (@rolandsmartin) on Dec 22, 2019 at 3:30am PST