(CNN) American actress Tiffany Haddish is now officially a dual citizen with Eritrea, the birthplace of her father, who moved to the United States as a refugee before she was born.

Haddish was born in the United States and has identified herself as American with Eritrean parentage.

She visited Eritrea last year to bury her father, Tsihaye Reda Haddish. She's now in the country to celebrate the 28th anniversary of its independence, which happens Friday.

In photographs shared on social media, Haddish is seen draped in the Eritrean flag, while filling out forms with officials present.

Haddish has always shown pride in her roots. During last year's Oscars ceremony, she graced the red carpet in a stunning zuria gown, a traditional dress worn by women in Eritrea and Ethiopia. Her dress was topped with a kaba, a cape-like ornament usually worn by brides and grooms.