African Ancestry uses the world’s largest database of African DNA lineages to determine your country and ethnic group of origin, all with a simple swab of your cheek.

Why Choose African Ancestry?

Our advanced scientific accuracy provides confidence, and our results provide clarity - a clear view of your ancestry, your people and your heritage.

Here are a few other reasons that we are the best choice for finding your roots.

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Can You Identify An African Country Of Origin?
Can You Specify An African Ethnic Group?
Do You Have The Largest Database Of African Lineages?
Do You Research or Sell My DNA?
Are You 100% Black Owned with Black Scientists?

Can You Identify An African Country Of Origin?

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The Competition

Can You Specify An African Ethnic Group?

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The Competition

Do You Have The Largest Database Of African Lineages?

AfricanAncestry.com

The Competition

Do You Research or Sell My DNA?

AfricanAncestry.com

The Competition

Are You 100% Black Owned with Black Scientists?

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The Competition

I just wanted to tell you that you have made a remarkable difference in my life. From discovering my roots in Guinea-Bissau, I have gained a greater awareness and love for self. Thank you for giving me my history.

Trudy Goodwin

African Ancestry Family Member

This African Ancestry service has given me a missing bookend on a long shelf of literature on Africa. I now have a sense of closure and a new meaning for the term African-American.

Isaiah Washington

Actor, Writer and Producer

I am rarely lost for words, but I am just moved by this. I am very grateful. If we know who we are, it makes us clear about where we ought to be going.

Judge Glenda Hatchett

Judge, Author and Television Personality

We all should know where we come from, this way we'll know where we're going. It gives you a sense of pride and definition as to who you are. It is the one thing that can't be taken from us.

Andre McKnight

African Ancestry Family Member

I would encourage everyone to take this test. It's a way to honor our past and acknowledge the sacrifices of our ancestors. Much of what is possible today would not have been possible 50 years ago yet their stories tell us that anything is possible.

James Bullock

African Ancestry Family Member

SEE WHERE OPRAH WINFREY, ERYKAH BADU,
AND ROLAND MARTIN’S ROOTS BEGAN

Ancestry Test Kits

One test kit cannot tell you everything about your ancestry. Whether you are interested in your ancestry on your father’s side or your mother’s side, we offer Ancestry Test Kits designed to connect you with your roots.

How do I find my specific African roots, on my mother's side?

How do I find my specific African roots, on my father's side?

How it works

Order

Purchase your maternal and/or paternal test kit from our online store. You’ll receive your test kit within 7 – 10 business days.

Test

When you receive your test kit, simply swab the inside of your cheek using the swabs provided and return your DNA sample in confidential packaging, via the prepaid envelope supplied.
See test kit. Watch swabbing video.

Analysis

Once we receive your DNA sample, our laboratory extracts your DNA’s genetic sequence. Then scientists compare your sequence to the largest database of African genetic sequences in existence.

Results

Approximately 8-10 weeks after you submit your DNA sample, you'll receive your results package with your Certificate of Ancestry, and from there your journey into self discovery truly begins.
See results package.