BET and Gabrielle Union have put their rocky past behind them and are moving forward with an exciting new venture to chronicle the award-winning actress’ journey toward a personal landmark.

In honor of celebrating her 50th birthday last October, Union teamed with the network’s streaming counterpart, BET+, for a two-part special that documented her “epic, continental journey through Africa” and saw her touch down in South Africa, Zanzibar, Ghana, and more with her family and closest friends.

“I’ve always had a lifelong thirst for knowledge. Connecting with the birthplace of civilization and my own ancestry helped me inch closer to my true self,” said Union in a statement. “There was no other place I wanted to spend my 50th birthday. It was an experience I’ll never forget and I’m excited for audiences to join me on the journey.”

A touching toast to her semicentennial milestone, look inside to see the show’s official trailer.

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