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—living family 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 commercial DNA results with genealogical tools, AI, and ancestral storytelling to reconnect clients with their African relatives, both virtually and in person. Attendees will 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. This session is for anyone ready to move from percentages to people—and turn a DNA test into a living legacy.