Not really it's just a label and labels are essentially worthless. Here, I'll show you:
Charlize Theron was born and raised in South Africa. She achieved her American citizenship back in 2007 and retained her South African citizenship. Dual citizenry or not, Ms. Theron is legally an African American.
If you want to quantify your cultural heritage with an identity, go for it. It is that history of tradition that defines us more than anything else.
Same with my brother-in-law. He was born and raised in Ethiopia and didn't come to America until his teens. But he is white. I'm assuming he's got his American citizenship by now but have never asked. I've heard people call Desmond Tutu African American. Uh...nope.
Charlize Theron was born and raised in South Africa. She achieved her American citizenship back in 2007 and retained her South African citizenship. Dual citizenry or not, Ms. Theron is legally an African American.
If you want to quantify your cultural heritage with an identity, go for it. It is that history of tradition that defines us more than anything else.