Prince Harry might grace Nigeria with his royal presence once more, potentially bringing along their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
In a surprising revelation on her podcast, Archetypes, Meghan Markle announced that she is 43% Nigerian, showcasing her excitement about discovering her heritage during a significant royal tour. In a letter obtained by the Western Post, Meghan wrote to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Akanbi, expressing her gratitude for his warm welcome.
She stated, "Our visit to Nigeria was important for many reasons, not least because it gave us an opportunity to explore and understand my heritage, which extends to our children. We look forward to coming back home one day."
During her visit, Meghan was deeply humbled when Oba Akanbi bestowed upon her the traditional Yoruba name, Adetokunbo. She expressed her appreciation, writing, "I am deeply humbled by your blessing of the traditional Yoruba name Adetokunbo. I treasure the name and appreciate your trust in me to carry it with grace and dignity."
However, the letter raised eyebrows as it prominently featured Meghan's personal narrative, with no mention of Prince Harry or the Invictus Games. Critics argue that the letter serves as a part of Meghan Markle's personal PR campaign, overshadowing the original purpose of their visit.
While in Nigeria, Meghan was honored with a traditional chieftaincy title from the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Akanbi, a significant figure in Nigerian society. Following the trip, Meghan felt compelled to pen a thank-you note to Oba Akanbi, expressing gratitude for the name and hospitality extended to her and Harry. Yet, the absence of any reference to Prince Harry in her letter and the formal address of Oba Akanbi as "Your Imperial Majesty" raised questions about Meghan's sincerity and priorities.
Critics noted that Meghan's letter appeared self-congratulatory, praising her supposed grace and dignity. They pointed out that the visit seemed to serve Meghan's interests rather than highlighting the Invictus Games, despite initial reports. The organization behind the Invictus Games faced scrutiny for allowing the visit to be overshadowed by personal agendas, ultimately affecting the veterans the event aims to support.
Meghan's enthusiastic remarks about her newly discovered Nigerian heritage and her eagerness to return "home" also sparked skepticism. Observers pointed out that Nigeria is not her home and questioned whether she would indeed visit again. Meghan's previous claim of Maltese heritage has been notably absent from recent discussions, adding to the perception that her focus on Nigeria was primarily for public attention and royal treatment.
