Singer Justine Skye recently made headlines for calling out Meghan Markle over allegedly copying a 43% Nigerian ancestry story from her.
The controversy surfaced as Meghan and Prince Harry prepared for their upcoming trip to Nigeria, where they were invited by the country's Chief of Defense Staff, whom Harry met during the Invictus Games last year.
Prince Harry's return to London was marked by his attendance at a service at St. Paul's Cathedral, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. However, his stay was brief as he soon plans to join Meghan for their journey to Nigeria. This trip has brought attention to Meghan's claim of being 43% Nigerian, a detail she revealed in 2022 following genealogy research. Justine Skye, who had previously shared her own ancestry DNA results, criticized Meghan for allegedly fabricating her heritage while echoing Skye's words.
In 2020, Justine Skye, also known as Justine Indira Skyers, shared her DNA test results on Twitter, revealing that she had ancestry from various countries, with Nigeria comprising 43%. Her tweet expressed her connection to her Nigerian roots, contrasting Meghan's later revelation. Skye emphasized the specificity of the 43% figure, implying that Meghan's claim might lack authenticity.
The dispute raises questions about Meghan's motivations and authenticity, with Skye accusing her of plagiarism and insincerity. Skye suggested that Meghan's purported Nigerian heritage could be an attempt to align herself with individuals of Nigerian descent, potentially influencing Prince Harry's involvement in the Invictus Games. This accusation extends to Meghan's broader behavior, with Skye highlighting instances where Meghan allegedly echoed phrases or narratives from other sources without acknowledgment.
The controversy underscores broader issues of identity, authenticity, and cultural appropriation, particularly in the context of public figures like Meghan Markle. Whether Meghan's claim of Nigerian ancestry holds true or not, the dispute has ignited discussions about the importance of sincerity and originality in public statements and actions.
