Finding Living African Relatives Through DNA and Ancestral Storytelling

Millions of African Americans take DNA tests yet remain disconnected from the heart of their heritage and living family relatives in Africa. Most receive broad regional estimates without a pathway forward. This session introduces a groundbreaking method that bridges that gap. Prince Jon James Olomo—also known as Prince Omowale, a Yoruba royal descendant and founder of Tribal Tapestry—shares how his team blends DNA results with genealogical tools, AI, and ancestral storytelling to reconnect people with their African relatives, both virtually and in person. Learn how to trace African lineages, decode tribal names, and even message relatives identified through multiple online platforms. By weaving together oral histories and digital data, this method transforms vague ethnicity results into living, breathing family connections. Use FamilySearch to search for your African American ancestors: https://www.familysearch.org/en/unite... #africanamerican #africanculture #familystorytelling #africanheritage #africantribes