The people of Nigeria were taken aback by the secrecy surrounding Meghan Markle's recent visit to their country.
While the purpose of Meghan and Harry's supposed royal tour was loosely tied to the Invictus Games, it became evident that Meghan had little involvement in the events. Instead of attending the recent Invictus 10-year celebration, she opted to stay secluded in the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport.
Initially anticipated to hold significance, the trip to Nigeria ended up being more about Meghan celebrating her claimed 43% Nigerian heritage. Despite people's inquiries and desire for tangible information during the visit, nothing was ever confirmed. Surprisingly, one individual who should have shown keen interest in this heritage is Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland. One would expect a parent to be curious if their child discovered new heritage. Strangely, Doria Ragland hasn't reached out to any local relatives or sought informational photographs that could illuminate Meghan's Nigerian connection.
This is especially bewildering considering that Doria and Meghan's family were invited on an inclusive trip to Nigeria to delve deeper into their roots. Yet, the entire endeavor remains shrouded in secrecy. According to insider sources, Doria's lack of interest in exploring the past is puzzling, given the significance of such a discovery.
Consequently, even the hosts in Nigeria are becoming frustrated. It was anticipated that Doria would be the first to delve into her ancestral background, but she appears preoccupied. Thus, Meghan and Harry's narrative is once again clouded by secrecy and ambiguity. Without concrete evidence, the story remains their version of events rather than a substantiated truth, leaving many, including those in Nigeria, feeling perplexed and skeptical about the entire situation.
In further developments, it's been reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle paid for local press coverage during their visit to Nigeria as part of an orchestrated media campaign to garner attention. An undisclosed sum was allegedly paid to Ovation magazine along with several other bloggers. Meanwhile, Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, delivered a speech condemning immodesty just weeks after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's visit to the African country. Speaking at an event in Abuja to commemorate the first year of her husband President Bola Tinubu's administration, she cautioned teenagers and young ladies against emulating American film stars and urged them to dress modestly.
