Actor Djimon Hounsou sparks Pan-African unity through nonprofit

Actor Jamon Hun SU is one of the best known African actors in Hollywood .

He has a non-profit that does a lot of work connecting the black diaspora with the motherland.

The Benin born actor set foot on American Soul in 1990 released a pain he could not ignore.

His mission is to strengthen Africa 's intergenerational identity and self-awareness.

Jamon Hunsu's foundation is Africa Reconnects , a series of running music and cultural events currently held in Richmond , VA .

Hunsu hopes to expand these events to Liverpool and Wida Benin in the next two years .

The event started with a Yoruba inspired libation ceremony honoring the ancestors. Hunsu set the tone for the Richmond event with a time to heal.

Jemon Hunsu is one of Africa 's most celebrated film stars.

He has wowed fans as a superhero in Shazam and lit up the screen in blockbusters like Gladiator while making history as the first black African man nominated for an Oscar for In America .

Hunsu hopes the event will be a cathartic experience for black people to release grief and overcome trauma.