Gabrielle Union Reveals “My Journey to 50” Two-Part Docuseries on BET+

The series will follow the Wades on a journey across Africa from Zanzibar to Ghana, Namibia to South Africa to celebrate Union’s 50th birthday as she travels with friends and family.

“We join Gabrielle, along with her family and closest friends, as she embarks on a journey that sheds light on the woman she once was and honors who she is in the present while discovering the deeply rooted badass that she has always been.  On this journey, she’ll walk the path of her heritage, gain wisdom and shed what no longer works for her while welcoming others to relearn, rediscover and reconnect as we collectively celebrate our most authentic selves,” reads the show’s official synopsis.

“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.  “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.”

“It’s a privilege to have Gabrielle as part of the BET family.  We’re delighted to debut one of her first overall deal projects on BET+,” said BET Media Group’s president and CEO, Scott Mills.  “In this two-part special, Gabrielle takes us on a journey that is both heartfelt and heart-wrenching.  We’re honored to bring this story to our audience and to serve as a home for complex black stories that celebrate and give voice to our shared experiences, heritage, and culture.”

BET+ will release the series on June 15th.