Jhené Aiko
Birth Name: Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: March 16, 1988
Ethnicity: African-American, one quarter Japanese, one eighth Louisiana Creole [African, French], distant Native American
Jhené Aiko is an American pop and R&B singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of Karamo Chilombo (born Gregory Wycliff Barnes) and Christina Yamamoto. Her sister is singer Mila J. Jhené’s parents are pictured here. Jhené has a daughter with R&B singer O’Ryan, who is the brother of singer and actor Omarion; and a son with her partner, rapper Big Sean.
Jhené’s paternal grandparents were both African-American. Jhené’s maternal grandfather is of Japanese descent, while Jhené’s maternal grandmother is of African-American and Louisiana Creole [African, French] ancestry.
A DNA test taken by Jhené stated that her genetic ancestry consists of:
*34% Europe
——–*15% Trace Regions
——–*13% Ireland
——–*6% Europe West
*33% Africa
——–*17% Trace Regions
——–*16% Nigeria
*28% Asia
——–*28% Asia East
*3% America
——–*3% Native American
*1% West Asia
*<1% Pacific Islander
——–*<1% Trace Regions
Another version of Jhené’s DNA test result can be seen here.
Jhené has stated that her father also has German Jewish and Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this ancestry has been verified/documented. Her DNA result contains no obvious indicators of Jewish ancestry. Her DNA result does match 3% Native American roots.
It is also said that Jhené has Dominican Republic ancestry. This does not appear to be accurate.
Jhené has also stated that her black paternal grandparents were “mixed;” which is true, to some extent, of most people of African-American descent. All of Jhené’s paternal grandparents and great-grandparents are listed as black on United States Censuses.
Jhené’s paternal grandfather is George Warren Barnes (the son of George Washington “Jack” Barnes and Ruth Alberta Williams). Jhené’s grandfather George was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to a father from Alabama and a mother from Georgia.
Jhené’s paternal grandmother is Helen Viola Chisholm (the daughter of George A. Chisholm and Helen Imelda Duff). Jhené’s grandmother Helen was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Helen is pictured here and here. George was born in Pennsylvania, to Nelson Chisholm and Sally/Sallie Jane Green. Jhené’s great-grandmother Helen was born in Virginia, to Job/John Henry Duff and Catherine/Katherine Elizabeth Somers/Sommers.
Jhené’s maternal grandfather is named Teddy Tadashi Yamamoto (the son of Soyie Yamamoto and Kimiko). Tadashi was born in California. Soyie was born in Japan. Kimiko was born in Hawaii, of Japanese descent.
Jhené’s maternal grandmother is Essie/Esther Regina Pecot (the daughter of Forest Pecot and Verna Stone). Essie was born in Texas. Forest was a Louisiana Creole, and was the son of Leon Pecot and Regina Prevost. Verna was born in New Mexico, to African-American parents, John Stone and Essie.
Jhené’s maternal grandparents, as well as Jhené’s mother’s maternal grandparents, are pictured here. Jhené’s maternal grandfather’s mother is pictured here, and Jhené’s maternal grandmother’s parents are pictured here. A picture of one of Jhené’s maternal grandmother’s grandmothers (Jhené’s great-great-grandmother) can be seen here.
Sources: https://intothegloss.com
Jhené’s paternal grandfather, George Warren Barnes, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Jhené’s paternal grandmother, Helen Viola Chisholm, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Jhené’s paternal grandmother, Helen Viola (Chisholm) Barnes – http://www.legacy.com
Jhené’s paternal great-grandparents, George A. Chisholm and Helen Imelda Duff, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Jhené discusses her background – http://noisey.vice.com
Her mother explaining her African American (Creole) heritage:
Her mother at 14:12
https://youtu.be/ne_FtShZxdo
Creoles and those black-eye peas, just finish some actually lol
Lol. Southern thing!
The family is keeping her grandmothers name private, but you look up her parents name, through their trees. African Americans voted for Republican, before switching to the Democratic part. They were Republicans first, then they switched over during the latter 60’s mostly I believe.
Name: Mrs Esther Yamamoto
Residence Year: 1958
Street address: 14516 S Normandie Ave
Residence Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Party Affiliation: Republican
Quote(They were Republicans first, then they switched over during the latter 60’s mostly I believe.)
actually they started switching much earlier than that. Republicans didn’t continue to back up civil rights for black people hence the switch., and they still don’t really give a rat butt.
I wasn’t sure if the exact dates. Thanks!
*Maternal great grandmother
Name: Verna Stone
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Female
Race: Negro
Age in 1930: 8
Birthplace: New Mexico
Marital Status: Single
Father’s Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother’s Birthplace: Texas
*Maternal 2nd great
Name: Essie Stone
Birth Year: abt 1895
Gender: Female
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Texas
Father’s Birthplace: Ohio
Mother’s Birthplace: Virginia
**Maternal 2nd great grandfather
Name: John Stone
Birth Year: abt 1882
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital status: Married
Father’s Birthplace: Louisiana
Mother’s Birthplace: Louisiana
Well then, looks like she’s Creole.
To put it all together:
Jhené’s maternal grandmother is Essie Regina Pecot (the daughter of Forest Pecot and Verna Stone). Forest was Louisiana Creole, and was the son of Leon Pecot and Regina Prevost. Verna was African-American, and was the daughter of John Stone and Essie.
Her mother said her mom is Black, with Creole roots.
Jhené’s maternal grandfather is named Teddy Tadashi Yamamoto.
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Jhené’s maternal grandfather is Teddy Tadashi Yamamoto (the son of Soyie Yamamoto and Kimiko). Soyie was born in Japan. Kimiko was born in Hawaii, of Japanese descent.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9ZK-2BZ
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KX2G-134
http://www.discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2019/1/29/jhene-aiko/
Here, Jhené’s sister refers to her grandmother as African-American (though I guess that doesn’t rule out that she was from the Caribbean). I haven’t yet found out where History Guy got the parents from, however.
Ancestry.com.
Her mother at 14:12
https://youtu.be/ne_FtShZxdo
Name: Teddy T Yamamoto
Gender: Male
Estimated birth year: abt 1937
Age: 21
Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1958
Marriage Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse: Essie R Pecot
Spouse Age: 17
@madman
you can’t challenge someone who has a more authoritative nickname than yours.
That’s true. I guess we should all take that to it’s logical conclusion and stop listening to me whatsoever (I mean, who would trust a madman?).
Though here I actually agreed with him. I just said I hadn’t found his sources.