Al Roker Goes To Senegal To Trace His Ancestral Roots | TODAY

A DNA test enabled TODAY’s Al Roker to trace his family’s roots. The findings lead Al to Senegal, the westernmost point in mainland Africa, where he sees the world his ancestors left behind. (By TODAY with our sponsor Ancestry)

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[iwujifamilyvlogs]

Went to Nigeria with my Husband 2 years ago and nothing has completed me more than that trip. As an African American you will come back to America different. The feeling is unexplainable. Being in a land that is foreign to you yet fills your soul. Please visit West Africa. 👊🏾🙌🏾💕

[cooksmary]

This made me cry. Beautiful people in Senegal. Congrats Al.

[NYtalk]

Made me cry. I traveled to Senegal 6 times before I had my DNA info that said I had ancestors from there. It is a wonderful place. Please go back. You've only touched a small part of a beautiful country!

[loboblanco]

Senegalese are my favourite african brothers ! They are such respectable people. Greetings from Morocco

[uptownflavor]

This brought me to tears...your ancestors are proud of you for returning to your land after being stolen away. Oh.my.God! That is just beautiful!

[koolbass]

I'm originally from Haiti, and a visit to Africa is one in my bucket list.

[Freefanny]

Love it !! So proud of my country Senegal 🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳 welcome home Al rocker ❤️❤️

[SantNabi]

Even though we are from Dakar this statute makes us emotional every time we visit. It makes you reflect on how much our continent has lost throughout the centuries.

[caro]

Welcome home Al, you do have the Senegalese dry humor ! Senegal 🇸🇳 shows on your face. Welcome home brother, Africa is as much yours as it is ours.

[Insulindependantfati]

I'm Gambian (Senegal's sister country). This is an awesome piece!

[saintmichael]

The serenity, generosity, hospitality, security and the love you will experience in Senegal really makes it a wonderful place to visit frequently.

[Aoudhubillahi]

The Senegalese are a beautiful people. Such a marvelous thing that God returned you there. A beautiful reconciliation, Al Roker, and my congrats and salaams to you.

[NamuBang]

Made me tear up. Good tears, especially when they were consulting his ancestors. You are a son of the soil Al. Welcome home

[mary]

Happy to know that you are from Senegal and from the serere tribe like my mother.

[Eniolane]

When you see deep in Al Roker face you can see Senegalese in him, he look Senegalese

[justmyopinion]

I am so happy for Al. Senegal looks like a beautiful country. I can see the resemblance between Al and the Senegalese people.

[oumarsow]

Doesn't matter which part of Africa you're from what matters is to be conscious that you're black and no matter what you may believe or try-hard you're African and should be proud of it because we have the most beautiful skin color and veins full of power and energy. Feel African and be merry.

[mary]

Sereres are among the first inhabitants of the costal region from Mauritania to Senegal. I admire them, they are people of traditions. Faithful and strong.

[victoriaevans]

Beautiful it was great to see the peace on Al's face. The people were so warm and loving. I loved the monument. I hope he goes back and takes his family.

[bayedemba]

Wow this is amazing. Thank you so much for visiting and sharing the unknown history of our beloved Senegal 🇸🇳❤️